Status: Replaced by a new bridge on new alignment, but allowed to remain in place
Location: 39.975768,-80.630616
Carries County Road 5 over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: 13-panel, pinned Whipple through truss
Total Length: 206.0 Feet
Span Length: 202.1 Feet
Overview: Whipple through truss bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on County Road 5
History: Built 1882 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company
Built: 1882
Location: Marshall County
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474881
CR 5 - Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
moved from comments section
Photo taken by Will Nelson
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.994235,-80.634912
Carries CR 5 over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: 12-panel, Pinned Whipple through truss
Total Length: 214.9 Feet
Span Length: 170.0 Feet
Overview: Whipple through truss bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on CR 5
History: Built 1896
Built: 1896
Location: Marshall County
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208012
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Will Nelson
208013
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Will Nelson
208014
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Manufacturer Plate
Photo taken by Will Nelson
208015
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Will Nelson
208016
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Will Nelson
208017
Big Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Will Nelson
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.765713,-80.666135
Carries Fish Creek Road (CR 74) over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 242.1 Feet
Span Length: 180.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Fish Creek on Fish Creek Road
History: Built 1897; demolished 2010
Built: 1897
Location: Marshall County
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110642
The south face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110643
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110644
North truss and wooden deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110645
The undercarriage
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110646
The west pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110647
The west abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110648
Just the Fall foliage as seen from the valley
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110649
The south face from below grade
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110650
The east portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110651
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 39.816328,-80.796936
Carries CR 27 over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Pin-connected, 13-panel Whipple through truss
Total Length: 203.1 Feet
Span Length: 201.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 27
History: Built 1882 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Built: 1882
Location: Marshall County
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110621
Oblique View of the South face
This bridge is closed to all traffic. The deck is in rough shape. This photo was taken from a "hobo jungle," where a fire was still smoldering, and the bridge appears to be a popular hangout for local teens.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110622
The east portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110623
The manufacturer's plate
WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE CO. Builders, CANTON OHIO
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110624
North truss and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110625
The south face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110626
The deck
The plywood over planks might have helped for awhile but appear to have ultimately failed.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110627
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110628
The underside
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110629
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
378787
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
378786
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.784171,-80.719431
Carries CR 74 over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 222.1 Feet
Span Length: 160.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 7/4 (Fish Creek Road)
History: Built 1913 by the York Bridge Co.; Replaced 2018
Built: 1913
Location: Marshall County
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110630
Oblique View of the South face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110631
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110632
Government Plate
On the west end of the bridge, or, what's left of it anyway.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110633
The north truss and wooden deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110634
The west pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110635
West Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110636
The undercarriage
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110637
Underside and north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110638
The east portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110639
Manufacturer's Plate
On the east end of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110640
Upper Truss Members
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110641
The south face from upriver
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
378785
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
378784
Bridge plaques all gone.
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.768044,-80.644614
Carries CR 7/4 (Fish Creek Road) over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Pin-connected, 12-panel Whipple through truss
Total Length: 193.9 Feet
Span Length: 191.9 Feet
Overview: Whipple through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 7/4 (Fish Creek Road)
History: Built 1892 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Built: 1892
Location: Marshall County
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110652
The south face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110653
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110654
The north truss and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110655
The eastern portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110656
Manuafacturer's Plate
WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE COMPANY BUILDERS CANTON OHIO
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110657
Oblique view of the north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110658
Scaffolding
It appears that under-bridge maintenance was underway at the time of my visit.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
378783
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.754372,-80.605429
Carries CR 74/2 (Clark Hill Rd) over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 194.9 Feet
Span Length: 124.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 74/2 (Clark Hill Road)
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Marshall County
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110659
Oblique View of the South face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110660
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110661
The north truss and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110662
The eastern portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110663
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
378782
Photo taken by Sherman Cahal in February 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.772475,-80.532067
Carries CR 98/4 over Harts Run
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Harts Run on CR 98/4
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Marshall County
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110614
North Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110615
The east railing & deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110616
Government Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110617
The south portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110618
Oblique View - East side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110619
The west face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110620
Privately owned Kingpost truss
Located near the Hart's Run bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.929227,-80.747829
Carries US 250 over Little Grave Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 86.9 Feet
Span Length: 76.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Little Grave Creek on US 250 in Moundsville
History: Built 1927; Replaced 2015
Built: 1927
Location: Marshall County
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338960
Photo taken by Willy Nelson
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.978835,-80.732000
Carries Marshall Street over Jim Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 32.2 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Jim Run on Marshall Street in McMechen
History: Built 1922
Built: 1922
Location: Marshall County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.758333,-80.563333
Carries US 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, skewed, 8-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 153.9 Feet
Span Length: 149.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Pa Fork of Fish Creek on US 250
History: Built 1924; Demolished 2011
Built: 1924
Location: Marshall County
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110664
The South Face, Approaching from US 250 South
This bridge is located on US 250, which runs north and south. Because of the West Virginia terrain, this bridge actually runs east-west crossing the Pennsylvania branch of Fish Creek.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110665
The west portal
Whether you are traveling north or south on US 250, you come around a corner and suddenly, this bridge appears.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110666
Government Plaque
1924 WV STATE BRIDGE No. 885
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110667
The north truss and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110668
The south railing detail
Rust on the vertical lattice truss is symptomatic of the problems this bridge has.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110669
The east portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110670
The south face
Looking west.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110671
The east transition joint
I have no clue of what the steel plate covers.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110672
The deck
The deck appears to be layers of asphalt over a steel grid.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110673
Lattice Column on North Face
Another example of rust and buckling paint on this bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110674
The east portal framework
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110675
Hole in deck
That's Fish Creek you see down there, through what's left of the deck.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110676
The west portal framework
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
110677
The south face
As seen from the edge of Fish Creek
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.965556,-80.519722
Carries CR 26/1 over Whetstone Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 36.1 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Whetstone Run on CR 26/1
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Marshall County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.913695,-80.753932
Carries WV 2 Spur/OH 872 over Ohio River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 912.1 Feet
Span Length: 912.1 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge over Ohio River on WV 2 Spur/OH 872
History: Built 1986
Built: 1986
Location: Marshall County
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111281
WV 2 Spur from Moundsville
This rather standard looking design through truss connects Moundsville, WV to Dilles Bottom, Ohio. Without this bridge, there would be no way across the Ohio River between Wheeling and New Martinsville, a distance of 35 miles.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111282
The north side
As seen from OH 7
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111283
Approaching from OH 7
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111284
The west approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111285
Crossing the bridge
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111286
The east pier w/ flood gauge
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
358239
Looking SW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358240
Looking SW
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358241
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358242
Looking West
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358243
East portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358244
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
358245
West portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
405252
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.756725,-80.595354
Carries County Route 74 over Pa. Fork Fish Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Pa. Fork Fish Creek on County Route 74
History: Built 1945
Built: 1945
Location: Marshall County
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111472
The north approach
This bridge is on Fish Creek Road in Marshall County, West Virginia, very close to the truss bridge identified as 26A058. http://bridgehunter.com/wv/marshall/26A058/
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111473
The west side
The rails have both been struck and broken.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
111474
The east side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.011830,-80.739460
Carries former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Main spans: Six Parker through trusses
Ohio (west) approach: 43 stone arches
Total Length: 1435.5 Feet
Span Length: 347.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Ohio River on former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Bellaire
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: Marshall County
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119186
View Of Bridge Portrait, Especially Piers, Looking East
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119187
View Of Bridge Portrait, From Track, Looking West
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119188
View Of Girder And Under-Truss Detail, West Virginia Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
189417
Construction Photo
The Bridgemen's Magazine
216766
Photo taken by Janis Ford 05/03/07
216767
Photo taken by Janis Ford 05/03/07
216768
Photo taken by Janis Ford 05/03/07
224067
Benwood Railroad Bridge
West Virginia approach
Photo taken by C Hanchey in September 2011
224068
Great Stone Viaduct Historic Marker
Photo taken by C Hanchey in September 2011
224069
Great Stone Viaduct
Ohio Approach
Photo taken by C Hanchey in September 2011
224070
Benwood Railroad Bridge
Ohio Approach
Photo taken by C Hanchey in September 2011
359821
Looking South
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
359822
Looking South
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
359823
Looking West
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
359824
Looking West
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
359825
East approach
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
359826
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
359827
Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
462806
WLE - Bellaire Bridge
looking northeast; this leg of the viaduct is abandoned
Photo taken by Mike in 2017
462807
WLE - Bellaire Bridge
looking east
Photo taken by Mike in 2017
Status:
Location: 39.728810,-80.526527
Carries Former B&O Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 2350.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Former B&O Railroad in Littleton
History:
Built: 1858
Location: Marshall County
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119193
Photocopy Of Photograph 1977, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad And Its Branches From The Lakes To The Sea, Baltimore, 1872. South Portal Of Tunnel
This tunnel was a companion to the Kingwood Tunnel. See "Kingwood Tunnel" Preston County, West Virginia.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119194
Northern Approach To Tunnel
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119195
Northern Approach To Tunnel
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119196
Northern Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119197
Keystone On North Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119198
South Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119199
Entrance Entablature Over South Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119200
East Wall Of South Portal Showing Stone Entrance Arch And Interior Brick Arching
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119201
Interior Of Tunnel Showing Stone And Brick Construction. Note Iron Arch In Photo
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119202
Iron Arch In Tunnel, Possibly Added At A Later Date
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119203
Iron Arch In Tunnel, Possibly Added At A Later Date
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.817339,-80.532879
Carries over Former B&O Railroad grade
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on Former B&O Railroad grade
History:
Built:
Location: Marshall County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.847098,-80.685786
Carries over B&O Railroad (abandoned)
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on former B&O Railroad grade
History:
Built:
Location: Marshall County
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Status:
Location: 39.912671,-80.756547
Carries Pedestrian Path over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 109.0 Feet
Span Length: 109.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Ohio River on Pedestrian Path
History:
Built:
Location: Marshall County
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358238
Looking SW from Grave Creek burial mound
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.027200,-80.652339
Carries CR 5 (Marwin Drive) over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: girder/deck
Design Details: Deck girder
Total Length: 192.3 Feet
Span Length: 49.5 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck girder bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on CR 5 (Marwin Drive)
History: Built 1960
Built: 1960
Location: Marshall County
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410098
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2006
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.027150,-80.728281
Carries CSX Railroad over Marshall Street
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 4.6 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Marshall Street on CSX Railroad
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Marshall County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.809095,-80.816227
Carries Baltimore & Ohio Railroad over Fish Creek
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Fish Creek on Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
History: Built XXXX; Replaced 1913
Built:
Location: Marshall County
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505450
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923; Courtesy of the West Virginia & Regional History Museum and WVNC Rails
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.808786,-80.816253
Carries CSX Railroad over Fish Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fish Creek on CSX Railroad
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Marshall County
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505451
Published by the B&O; Courtesy of WVNC Rails; Used under Fair Use as an educational resource.
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.
