Bellaire Bridge, Interstate toll bridge between Benwood, West Virginia and Bellaire, Ohio, United States.
The Bellaire Bridge extends 2,770 feet across the Ohio River, with steel cantilever construction reaching 350 feet above the water line.
Built in 1926 for 1.5 million dollars, the bridge served as a vital connection for workers commuting between Ohio towns and West Virginia steel mills.
The bridge gained recognition when film crews selected it as a filming location for scenes in the 1991 movie The Silence of the Lambs.
The structure maintained a five-cent toll for 45 years until 1971, when rates increased to 25 cents for one-way crossings.
An interstate wedding ceremony took place on the bridge in July 1927, with the public receiving invitations to attend the celebration.
Location: Ohio
Location: West Virginia
Inception: 1926
GPS coordinates: 40.01500,-80.73890
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:54
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