Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.127278,-80.632512
Carries State Route 7 over Tributary of Short Creek
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over Tributary of Short Creek on State Route 7
History:
Built: 1924
Location: Ohio County
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Tributary of Short Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
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Tributary of Short Creek Bridge-plaque
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
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Tributary of Short Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.073056,-80.714722
Carries US 250 SOUTH over I-70
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 584.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over I-70 on US 250 SOUTH in Wheeling
History: Built 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.043611,-80.658556
Carries National Road (US 40) over Little Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch bridge built in 1817. Roadway widened, sidewalks and railings added in 1931, bridge coated with concrete veneer in 1950s.
Total Length: 193.9 Feet
Span Length: 38.1 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Little Wheeling Creek on US 40 in Wheeling
History: Built 1817; altered 1931 and 1950s
Built: 1817
Location: Ohio County
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Oblique View of Bridge
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in October 1994
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Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Main span
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Exposed stonework
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Railing
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Weight limit
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009
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Elm Grove Bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.
Boston Public Library
405564
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2006
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Elm Grove Stone Bridge
2010 view
Photo taken BWSmith84
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Elm Grove Stone Bridge
1920 view
Photo from old postcard
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Elm Grove Stone Bridge
1930 view
HABS Photo
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Elm Grove Stone Bridge
view c1908
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.063649,-80.613612
Carries US 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Little Wheeling Creek on US 40 in Triadelphia
History: Built 1931
Built: 1931
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.084967,-80.578169
Carries US 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Little Wheeling Creek on US 40 in Valley Grove
History: Built 1917; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1917
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.103858,-80.548016
Carries US 40 over Little Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 53.2 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Little Wheeling Creek on US 40 in Valley Grove
History: Built 1922
Built: 1922
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.163071,-80.559785
Carries CR 53 over Longs Run
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Longs Run on CR 53
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.063349,-80.723412
Carries Main Street over Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 232.0 Feet
Span Length: 159.1 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Wheeling Creek on Main Street (CR 18) in Wheeling
History: Built 1892 by the Paige, Carey & Co.
Built: 1892
Location: Ohio County
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View of Bridge Looking West
View looks downstream toward Ohio River. Hills in background are in Ohio.
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in July 2000
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View From The West
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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View From The Southeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Exterior Detail Of Voussoirs, From The East
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2006
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 40.070194,-80.727139
Carries WV 251 over Ohio River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension
Total Length: 1307.2 Feet
Span Length: 949.2 Feet
Overview: Suspension bridge over Ohio River on WV 251 in Wheeling
History: Built 1849; collapsed May 17, 1854; temporary bridge reopened July 26, 1854; permanent bridge reopened July 1860; improvements made 1871-72, 1886, 1922, 1930, 1956 and other years
Built: 1849
Location: Ohio County
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Oblique View From Wheeling Island
This antebellum bridge was, at one time, the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere and today, may be the oldest suspension bridge, still in use, in the Western Hemisphere.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east portal in downtown Wheeling
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Cable Anchor in Downtown Wheeling
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Cable Anchor in Downtown Wheeling
Note the "National Road" label. At one time, this bridge carried US 40, The National Road, in and out of Wheeling.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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West Virginia Historical Marker
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Federal Historical Markers
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Interpretive Plaque
Thew history of the bridge is displayed here.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The north railing and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Fixtures of unknown purpose
These fixtures, on both sides of the pier, indicate that the bridge might have been gated at one time. Does anyone know?
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Deck and Pier
Looking east toward downtown Wheeling.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Cabling details
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west approach on Wheeling Island
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Architects Plaque, mounted on the west pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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West cable anchor
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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West cable anchor & cable detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The undercarriage
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Underneath, looking west
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Wheeling Circa 1900
Note the Wheeling Bridge. The truss to the left of it was a railroad bridge, long gone.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning
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Wheelng Circa 2007
I wanted to duplicate the old photo, but the trees have all grown up in over 100 years and made it pretty tough - this was the closest I could come.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Oblique View of Bridge
Photo taken from Wheeling Island.
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni in July 2000
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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North tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Looking across the Ohio towards the south
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Floor/deck view
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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South tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Close-up of the portal bracing
Note: This was installed as a benchmark to provide restriction to oversized trucks. I found this portal bracing to be unique despite it being modern.
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Cable view
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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The SE anchor
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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The cable to the south tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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The south tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Overview
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Bridge railings
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Roadway view
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Close-up of the road grid
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Ornament decoration on the tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith in August, 2010
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in November 2007
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in December 2007
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Photo uploaded by Art S
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BRIDGE SCENE Wheeling West Virginia WV
Photo uploaded by Art S
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Police were handing these out to cars crossing the bridge May/2016
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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NE tower
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Looking West
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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West portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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NW cables
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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SW cables
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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West tower
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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West tower
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Detail
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Support cables
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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West portal
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Inside view east tower
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in May 2016
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2009
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Wheeling Suspension Bridge in Fog
Photo taken by Michael Miller in December 2019
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Photo taken by John Christeson in June 2018
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Matthew Hemmer in August 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Wheeling Suspension Bridge
view c1910, Wheeling Suspension Bridge on right
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.072913,-80.719248
Carries I-70 over Wheeling Hill
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 1518.1 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pair of tunnels on I-70 in Wheeling
History: Built 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Ohio County
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The East Portal of the Westbound Tube
The east portal of the westbound tube. The letters "W" and "H" were dislodged and destroyed on May 24, 2005 in a firey crash of a tractor-trailer in the east portal of the tunnel. The driver of the truck, Pedro Moises Garcia Neri, perished in the crash.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Another view of the East Portal of the Westbound Tube
The eastbound tube was closed for refurbishment at the time these photos were taken in 2007. The letters have not been replaced, as of this posting.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The West Portal of the Westbound Tube
The west portal of the westbound tube. The left lane continues I-70 westbound, the right lane exits to US 250, WV 2 and downtown Wheeling.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Another View of The West Portal of the Westbound Tube
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The West Portal of The Eastbound Tube.
At the time the tunnel was opened, this portal (I believe) was a mirror of the east portal. The bridge, in the foreground, was added and obscures the opening.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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WV 2 & US 40 Bridge
This bridge, that obfuscates the west portals, carries eastbound US 40 and North WV 2.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The Eastbound Tube
This tube was closed in January 2007 for a 5 month renovation. The project was plagued by problems and opened, incomplete, in December 2007. An abandoned coal mine, above the tunnel, continues to cause water problems for this tunnel.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The East Portal
This is how the east portal appears from Wheeling surface streets.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Wheeling Hill
The ridge that divides, as seen from Mount Wood, the city of Wheeling. The east portal can be seen on the far left of the photo.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The Fort Henry Bridge on I-70
The Fort Henry Bridge as seen from the portal of Wheeling Tunnel. This bridge carries I-70 and US 40, also known as "The National Road," across the Ohio River.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Wheeling Tunnel
Photo taken by Adam Elmquist
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Wheeling Tunnel
Photo taken by Adan Elmquist
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.071947,-80.727453
Carries Interstate 70 over Ohio River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 1660.2 Feet
Span Length: 577.1 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge over Ohio River on Interstate 70 in Wheeling
History: Built 1955; rehabilitated 1990
Built: 1955
Location: Ohio County
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The south face
The Wheeling Bridge is in the foreground.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The south face
As seen from the deck of the Wheeling Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The south face
As seen from the south approach of the Wheeling Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Oblique view
As seen from the riverwalk in downtown Wheeling.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Underneath
There is an entrance ramp, main highway and an exit ramp on this end of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Underneath
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east approach
As seen from the eastbound tube of the Wheeling Tunnel.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The north face
As seen from Mount Hood in Wheeling, WV.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The downriver view
In this photo, you can see four ways across the Ohio River. In the forground, the Fort Henry Bridge, right behind it is the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. Downriver a few miles is the Viet Nam Vets Memorial Bridge that carries I-470 across the river. In the distance, about 6 miles downriver in Marshall County, you can just barely see the Bellaire Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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View to East
Photo taken from sidewalk of the bridge, looking toward Wheeling.
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni, July 2000
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Closer View of Arch
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni, July 2000
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Oblique View
Photo taken from Main Street in Wheeling.
Photo taken by Rick Mattioni, July 2000
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Postcard View
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Superstructure fully painted
Photo taken by Mark Yurina in November 2021
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The Fort Henry Bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.
Boston Public Library
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 1999
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New paint job.
Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.049897,-80.730635
Carries Interstate 470 over Ohio River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 784.2 Feet
Span Length: 778.9 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge over Ohio River on Interstate 470
History: Built 1978
Built: 1978
Location: Ohio County
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The south face
As seen from Ohio Highway 7. There isn't really anything outstanding about this bridge to make it historical, other than being a virtual twin to the Fort Henry Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The north face
As seen from the riverfront park in downtown Wheeling.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Looking NE
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Looking NE
Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
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Photo taken by Royce and Bobette Haley in July 2016
405255
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 1998
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.078333,-80.718333
Carries Baker Street over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 211.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on Baker Street
History: Built 1946
Built: 1946
Location: Ohio County
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The south approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The deck and west railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east approach pedestrian walkway
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The West Walkway and wing wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east portal of Wheeling Tunnel
This bridge is in the shadow of Wheeling Tunnel, Baker Street (to the left) goes below I-70.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The north portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west face over the center pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The deck and west railing
The large concrete wall is the east portal of Wheeling Tunnel.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.075500,-80.715900
Carries CSX Railroad over Baker Street
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 Baker Street on CSX Railroad
History: Built 1929 By American Bridge Company
Built: 1929
Location: Ohio County
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The south portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east abutment and retaining wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Manufacturer's Plate
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The undercarriage
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The north portal
The road makes a sharp turn here to go under the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.151131,-80.702232
Carries over Ohio River
Design: other
Design Details: Dam
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Ohio River
History: Built between 1959 and 1965 to replace Locks & Dams 10 and 11
Built: 1965
Location: Ohio County
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Pike Island Locks and Dam
Looking north along the Ohio River. The locks are on the West Virginia side of the river.
Photo taken by Army Corps of Engineers
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Control Building
As viewed from the parking lot, across the lock.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Dam and Locks
Note the northbound tug that has entered the lock.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Dam and Locks
The norhtbound tug is about to exit the lock.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Gate Mechanism and Lock
A crane follows tracks above the dam to raise and lower the gates.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
Status: Abandoned and collapsed near the middle. The rest of the tunnel appears to be in good condition.
Is said to become part of the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Center portion will need major repairs.
Location: 40.080756,-80.720624
Carries the future Wheeling Heritage Trail over Mt Wood
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 1203.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on the future Wheeling Heritage Trail in Wheeling
History: Built 1888; abandoned in 1982
Built: 1888
Location: Ohio County
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South Portal
View of the south portal looking across the deck truss bridge that crosses Wheeling Creek and Bow Street. GPS coordinates for the south portal are 40.080756,-80.720624.
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March/April 2009
Status: Abandoned
Is said to become part of the Wheeling Heritage Trail
Location: 40.080220,-80.720160
Carries future Wheeling Heritage Trail over Wheeling Creek, Bow St.
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: deck truss
Total Length: 320.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned deck truss bridge over Wheeling Creek, Bow St. on future Wheeling Heritage Trail in Wheeling
History: Abandoned in 1982
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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WB&T - Wheeling Creek Bridge
Photo from abandonedonline
Status: Closed to all traffic
Slated for demolition by West Virginia Department of Highways.
Spans available for adaptive reuse but must be removed; deadline for application April 15, 2020:
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200129/historic-ohio-river-bridge-faces-demolition-if-buyer-cant-be-found
Location: 40.080010,-80.736590
Carries Georgia Street over Ohio River Back Channel
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 440.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Ohio River Back Channel on Georgia Street in Wheeling
History: Built 1891; closed to traffic December 1988
Built: 1891
Location: Ohio County
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Overview, Eastern Portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Eastern Portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Western Portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Sign on bridge.
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Sidewalk, looking East
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Overview, looking Northwest
Photo taken by Joshua Collins in March 2009
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Photo taken by Janis Ford in May 2007
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Photo taken by Janis Ford in May 2007
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Co-Operative Transit Company, car #50 is crossing the Ohio River on the Aetnaville Bridge from Ohio into West Virginia on route 71 of the Wheeling-North Island-Martins Ferry-Stop10 line. On the right is the toll booth for automobile traffic with a sign showing $.15 per car. The Wheeling system began operation in 1865 with horse cars. Electric cars began to be used in 1887. Mergers produced the Wheeling Traction Company, with operations on both sides of the Ohio River. In 1933, employees bought the company and renamed it Co-operative Transit Company. It operated until 1947.
Collection Ohio Transportation Collection - Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 1996
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in October 2020
Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.095016,-80.556013
Carries B&O W&P Sub over CR 40/5
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet
Overview: Abandoned closed-spandrel arch bridge over CR 40/5 on abandoned B&O RR
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.063765,-80.724649
Carries Wheeling Heritage Trail over Wheeling Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over Wheeling Creek on Wheeling Heritage Trail
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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Photo taken by flickr user cmh2315fl
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 40.072803,-80.711276
Carries Wheeling Heritage Trail over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on Wheeling Heritage Trail
History: Built 1857; Abandoned 1980s
Built: 1857
Location: Ohio County
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View Of Viaduct And Tunnel Entrance From The Northwest
Photo taken by William E. Barrett for the Historic American Engineering Record
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View Of Underside (Intrados) Of Arches From The Southwest
Photo taken by William E. Barrett for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Wheeling Heritage Trail - Hempfield Viaduct
Photo taken by Ivan Safyan Abrams in 1978
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Wheeling Heritage Trail - Hempfield Viaduct
looking northwest
Photo taken by Dave Bartens in 2011
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 40.073537,-80.710085
Carries Wheeling Heritage Trail over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Wheeling Heritage Trail
History: Built 1857, Rebuilt 1904-5; Abandoned 1980s
Built: 1857
Location: Ohio County
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285198
View Looking West From Tunnel Entrance (West)
Photo taken by William E. Barrett for the Historic American Engineering Record
285199
View Of Tunnel Interior From The West
Photo taken by William E. Barrett for the Historic American Engineering Record
285200
View Of Tunnel Entrance (East) From The East
Photo taken by William E. Barrett for the Historic American Engineering Record
462437
Wheeling Heritage Trail - Hempfield Tunnel
east portal
Photo from Waymarking
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.072258,-80.738023
Carries US 40 over Back Channel of Ohio River
Design: truss/through/multiple-kingpost
Design Details: Multiple Kingpost through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Covered through truss bridge over Back Channel of Ohio River on US 40
History: Built 1839; Replaced by steel bridge 1893
Built: 1839
Location: Ohio County
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279729
This photograph was taken on Wheeling Island looking over the back channel of the Ohio River towards Bridgeport.
Columbus Metropolitan Library; Ohio Transportation Collection
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Likely to be used on a rail-trail.
Location: 40.058134,-80.719076
Carries WB&T RR over Chapline Hill
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 2500.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel for WB&T RR
History: Abandoned in 1982
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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463347
WB&T - Chapline Hill Tunnel
Photo from abandonedonline
Status: Derelict/abandoned
May be used on a rail-trail. Will require some repair.
Location: 40.084965,-80.723496
Carries WB&T RR over Mt Wood
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 537.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel for Abandoned Wheeling Bridge &Terminal Railway Grade
History: Built 1888; abandoned in 1982
Built: 1888
Location: Ohio County
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463348
WB&T Mt Wood Tunnel (North)
Photo from abandonedonline
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.042861,-80.659243
Carries West Virginia 88 over Wheeling Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 227.0 Feet
Span Length: 109.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Wheeling Creek on West Virginia 88
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948
Location: Ohio County
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316248
photo
Boston Public Library
405227
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in June 2009
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.069274,-80.726826
Carries US-40 / National Road over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Ohio River on US-40
History: Built 1891; Replaced 1955; Demolished 1962
Built: 1891
Location: Ohio County
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316257
"Skyline," showing steel bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.
Boston Public Library
316258
The steel and suspension bridges crossing the Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.
Boston Public Library
316259
The Old Steel Bridge Railing - Wheeling, WV
Although the bridge was demolished in September of 1962, piece of the bridges original iron railing still exist.
Ryan Stanton
474880
Steel Bridge
1902 view
Photo from old postcard
496571
Steel Bridge
Photo from old postcard
511456
Steel Bridge
view c1910, Steel Bridge on left
Photo from old postcard
Status: Demolished
Location: 40.087693,-80.725654
Carries Wheeling Terminal Railway over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss main span
(3) Parker through trusses
(2) Pratt through trusses... One with vertical endposts.
Also featured at least one deck truss
Total Length: 2097.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Ohio River on Wheeling Terminal Railway
History: Built 1890-1891; abandoned 1982; removed 1993
Built: 1890-1891
Location: Ohio County
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352291
Photo uploaded by Art S
352292
Large 37a93terminal bridge from mf wm
Photo uploaded by Art S
352293
Large 93lheoaw whlg terminal bridge wm
Photo uploaded by Art S
352294
Large nb4yhwheeling terminal bridge
Photo uploaded by Art S.
352295
N8h8saw rppc belle is 02
Photo uploaded by Art S.
352296
Large 6cn9pwheeling terminal bridge
Photo uploaded by Art S.
364169
Published prior to 1923
502773
Historical Postcard
502774
Historical Postcard
Status: Unknown status
Location: 40.145489,-80.648361
Carries Coal Conveyor over County Route 1
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over County Route 1 on Coal Conveyor
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Unknown status
Location: 40.147789,-80.651719
Carries Coal Conveyor over County Route 3
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over County Route 3 on Coal Conveyor
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.048583,-80.692181
Carries CR 6 (Chapel Road) over I-470
Design: frame/steel
Design Details: Steel rigid frame
Total Length: 502.3 Feet
Span Length: 226.1 Feet
Overview: Steel rigid frame bridge over I-470 on CR 6 (Chapel Road)
History: Built 1972
Built: 1972
Location: Ohio County
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405722
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008
406736
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in July 2008
Status: Unknown status
Location: 40.075439,-80.715900
Carries Abandoned RR over Peninsula Street
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 37.7 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Peninsula Street on abandoned RR
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.102450,-80.520640
Carries Camino Rd (old National Road) over Little Wheeling Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete pony/through girder bridge over Little Wheeling Creek on Camino Rd (old National Road)
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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436069
Looking East
Photo taken by David Backlin in September 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.062500,-80.722139
Carries County Route 24 over Big Wheeling Creek
Design: beam
Design Details: Beam
Total Length: 180.5 Feet
Span Length: 177.2 Feet
Overview: Beam bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on County Route 24
History: Built 2001
Built: 2001
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.096489,-80.572269
Carries County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run
Design: beam
Design Details: Beam
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.5 Feet
Overview: Beam bridge over Mcgraws Run on County Route 35
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Ohio County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.123800,-80.626369
Carries West Virginia 88 over Short Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 27.9 Feet
Span Length: 21.7 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Short Creek on West Virginia 88
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923
Location: Ohio County
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461361
Short Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
461362
Short Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
461363
Short Creek Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.062527,-80.722012
Carries Market Street over Wheeling Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Wheeling Creek on Market Street
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Ohio County
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464871
Market Street Bridge (Older)
looking north
Photo from old postcard
464872
Market Street Bridge (Older)
looking east- bridge new in 1912
Photo from West Virginia History OnView
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.062564,-80.722048
Carries Market Street over Wheeling Creek
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Wheeling Creek on Market Street
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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466172
Flood of 1907
Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling WV
466173
Flood of 1907
Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling WV
Status: Replaced by a new bridge. The replacement bridge (a deck truss) was itself later demolished, no bridge remains here.
Location: 40.063939,-80.711351
Carries 17th Street over Wheeling Creek
Design: truss/pony/post
Design Details: Post pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Post pony truss bridge over Wheeling Creek on 17th Street
History:
Built:
Location: Ohio County
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466174
1889 Photo With Replacement Bridge Piers Under Construction
Ohio County Public Library
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.048136,-80.643620
Carries US Route 40 over Littel Wheeling Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 160.1 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Littel Wheeling Creek on US Route 40
History: Built 1934
Built: 1934
Location: Ohio County
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488932
"S" Bridge on US 40
HAER Photo by Brian Berkley
488933
"S" Bridge on US 40
HAER Photo by Brian Berkley
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.
