The original bridge was capped by four decorative finial spires; these were saved and put on public display.

One sits in a park in downtown Sewickley, along with the keystone-shaped builder's plaque from the original bridge.

During the 1970s and 1980s, the length and frequency of the bridge's closures caused economic hardship for multiple businesses in Coraopolis, Edgeworth, Moon Township, and Sewickley.

In addition, the health and lives of residents who were experiencing acute bleeding or coronary emergencies and in need of rapid medical treatment at the Sewickley Valley Hospital were put at higher risk due to longer travel times for emergency vehicles.

[7] The bridge closures also significantly lengthened travel time to and from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport for area residents and visitors.