The reinforced concrete open-spandrel deck arch bridge has a total length of 1,598 feet (487 m) comprising five spans.

The pylons at the ends of the bridges feature Art Deco reliefs by Frank Vittor.

[4] The bridge is named for George Westinghouse (October 6, 1846 – March 12, 1914), the American entrepreneur and engineer.

Nearby was the famous Westinghouse Electric Corporation East Pittsburgh Works, which is now an industrial park.

[4] The bridge was featured in the 2011 film Warrior starring Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy.