Bellaire Bridge, Interstate toll bridge between Benwood, West Virginia and Bellaire, Ohio, United States.
The Bellaire Bridge is a steel toll bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Benwood, West Virginia, and Bellaire, Ohio. It links the two states directly and is open to passenger vehicle traffic in both directions.
The bridge was built in the 1920s to connect industrial communities on both sides of the Ohio River. From the start, it served workers and freight moving between Ohio and West Virginia.
The bridge was used as a filming location for scenes in the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs. Visitors who know the film often recognize the steel structure as they drive across it.
Crossing requires paying a toll, so it is worth having the right change or an accepted payment method ready before you reach the booth. Daytime crossings give the best visibility and make navigation straightforward.
Shortly after the bridge opened, a wedding ceremony was held on it, drawing attention from people across the region. The event is still mentioned in local historical records today.
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