Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published July 24, 2026 2:37 P.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) The oldest river crossing in Beaver County may see new life. New Brighton Mayor Valerie McKelvy announced that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss making the historic Fallston Bridge walkable.

Mayor McKelvy noted that various planning needs done to make the project a reality.

The meeting will take place at the New Brighton Borough Council chambers on Thursday, August 6th at 8am.

The mayor is asking those interested in attending to contact her so that a head count can be done.

The bridge originally opened in 1884, replacing a wooden 1836 bridge.

The Fallston Bridge has been completely closed and fenced off to traffic and pedestrians since 2015 due to structural issues.