Yough River water level remains low due to dry weather

A submerged bridge has been uncovered, and tires and other trash have been exposed.

By PATRICK VARINE
TribLive

The lack of rainfall statewide has created some unique circumstances.

Seawater in the Delaware River. Exposure of a Fayette County bridge not seen in 30 years. And a rare opportunity to haul tires and trash from the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County.

In April, the Youghiogheny River was 14 feet deep where it winds through Ohiopyle, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. As of Wedn...