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Hardin Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.497114,-80.604207

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Carries CR 7 over Hardin Run
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 38.1 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Hardin Run on CR 7 in New Cumberland
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915

Location: Hancock County

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496570

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Hardin Run Bridge

c1930s view- one of the two Hardin Run bridges

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Hardin Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.503708,-80.575229

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Carries CR 7 over Hardin Run
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 30.8 Feet
Span Length: 12.1 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Hardin Run on CR 7
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915

Location: Hancock County

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Kings Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.442089,-80.566558

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Carries CR 11 over Kings Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 50.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Kings Creek on CR 11 in Weirton
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916

Location: Hancock County

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Kingdale Road Bridge

Status: Closed to all traffic

Location: 40.435544,-80.592613

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Carries CR 11/5 over Kings Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 74.2 Feet
Span Length: 50.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Kings Creek on CR 11/5 in Weirton
History: Built 1912, probably by the Luten Bridge Co.; closed to traffic in 2006
Built: 1912

Location: Hancock County

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405219

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Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2007

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Newell Toll Bridge

Status: Open to toll traffic

Location: 40.620033,-80.588977

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Carries Golding Street Extension over Ohio River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension with riveted double-intersection Warren stiffening trusses
Total Length: 1590.0 Feet
Span Length: 742.2 Feet

Overview: Private suspension bridge over the Ohio River on Golding Street Extension between Newell and East Liverpool.
History: Built 1905; rehabilitated 1954
Built: 1905

Location: Hancock County

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110470

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Oblique View

As seen from the West Virginia side.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110471

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The east portal, Newell, WV

The yellow caps cover the cable anchors.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110472

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The east portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110473

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The deck looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110474

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Pedestrian Walkway

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110475

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The deck and truss structure

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110476

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The cable anchor

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110477

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The north face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110478

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The toll house in East Liverpool, OH

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110479

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The Ohio portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110480

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The toll house as seen from US 30

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110481

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The cable anchor below the toll house

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110482

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The undercarriage

The suspended car appears to be for maintenance.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

110483

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The south face as seen from OH 7

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Approaching tollbooth

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143687

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Driving northbound

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143688

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South tower

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143689

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Toll schedule

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143690

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View from east

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

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Photo taken by Sherman Cahal

182573

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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End post of the railing

Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Inside one of the columns of the tower looking up

Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Inside the truss column looking up

Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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View of the Ohio River

Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

182598

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2010

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Image

Published prior to 1923

405218

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2009

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Newell Toll Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Newell Toll Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Newell Toll Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Newell Toll Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Newell Toll Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Jennings Randolph Memorial Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.619368,-80.561757

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Carries US 30 over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 2023.1 Feet
Span Length: 745.1 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over the Ohio River on US 30
History: Built 1977
Built: 1977

Location: Hancock County

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148591

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Southwest Face

The bridge carries US 30, also known as The Lincoln Highway. This photo was taken from what's left of the eastern portal of the bridge this one replaced. The bridge is oriented on a southeast to northwest direction, between Chester, WV and East Liverpool, Ohio.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2006

405318

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 1999

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Jennings randolph bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019

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Jennings Randolph Memorial Bridge

Photo taken by Drums600inJanuary 2019

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Chester Bridge

Status: Closed 1969. Razed 1970.

Location: 40.612246,-80.572353

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Carries Lincoln Highway/US 30/Interurban over Ohio River
Design: suspension
Design Details: Suspension
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Suspension bridge over Ohio River on Lincoln Highway/US 30
History: Built 1897
Built: 1897

Location: Hancock County

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East Abutment

While the Chester Bridge is long gone, the eastern approach is extant at the end of 1st Street in Chester, West Virginia. It is now the Dr. David S. Pugh Memorial Overlook. (Dr. Pugh was a lifelong resident of Chester and well-respected citizen. He died in 2001.) The west approach, in East Liverpool, Ohio, was obliterated by the construction of the 4-lane US 30 several years ago.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2006

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The East Liverpool - Chester Bridge, Chester, W. Va., Lincoln Highway, U.S. 30, East Liverpool, Ohio

Boston Public Library

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: October 10 1968

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: October 10 1968

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: May 12 1969

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: May 12 1969

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: May 14 1969

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: May 17 1969

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: May 17 1969

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: August 22 1970

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: August 27 1970

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: September 9 1970

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: September 25 1970

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: September 25 1970

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Chester Bridge

The Evening Review: November 9 1970

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Chester Bridge

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Chester Bridge

1969 view

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Chester Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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Chester Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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Browns Island Truss Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 40.424168,-80.605892

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Carries Weirton Steel Company Road over Ohio River Main Channel
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 1312.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Ohio River Main Channel on Weirton Steel Company Road
History: Built 1942 by Weirton Steel
Built: 1942

Location: Hancock County

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405586

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2004

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Kings Creek Railroad Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.450201,-80.600313

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Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Kings Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Kings Creek on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Hancock County

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6th Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.609782,-80.601400

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Carries 6th Street over Muchmores Run
Design: arch/deck/brick
Design Details: Brick arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Brick arch bridge over Muchmores Run on 6th Street
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904

Location: Hancock County

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Lee Avenue Bridge

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 40.403950,-80.585861

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Carries Lee Avenue over Mittal Steel & NS Railroad
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 274.9 Feet
Span Length: 48.9 Feet

Overview: Girder bridge over Mittal Steel & NS Railroad on Lee Avenue
History: Built 1927; rehabilitated 1968
Built: 1927

Location: Hancock County

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405655

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2007

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Browns Island Girder Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 40.426691,-80.613347

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Carries Weirton Steel access road over Ohio River Back Channel
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Ohio River Back Channel on Weirton Steel access road
History: Built 1942 by Weirton Steel
Built: 1942

Location: Hancock County

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405661

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Bridgemapper.com photo

Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 1999

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Overhead Walkway - WV-2 Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 40.409339,-80.588319

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Carries Overhead Walkway over West Virginia 2
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over West Virginia 2 on Overhead Walkway
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950

Location: Hancock County

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North Fork Tomlinson Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.561161,-80.566519

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Carries County Route 12 over North Fork Tomlinson Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Deck arch
Total Length: 25.3 Feet
Span Length: 20.3 Feet

Overview: Deck arch bridge over North Fork Tomlinson Run on County Route 12
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916

Location: Hancock County

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Veterans Blvd.-North Fork Tomlinson Run Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.563350,-80.555869

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Carries West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 22.6 Feet
Span Length: 20.7 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over North Fork Tomlinson Run on West Virginia 8
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926

Location: Hancock County

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North Fork Tomlinson Run Bridge

Status:

Location: 40.556752,-80.577074

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Carries Unknown over North Fork Tomlinson Run
Design: truss
Design Details: Truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Truss bridge over North Fork Tomlinson Run on Unknown
History:
Built:

Location: Hancock County

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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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