Fort Steuben Bridge, Suspension bridge between Steubenville, Ohio and Weirton, West Virginia, United States.
Description
Fort Steuben Bridge was a steel suspension bridge spanning the Ohio River with three sections and a total length of about 380 meters (1,250 feet). The structure connected Steubenville in Ohio with Weirton in West Virginia and served as a key route between the two states.
History
The structure was built in 1928 by the Dravo Contracting Company of Pittsburgh. It began as a toll crossing until Ohio took over operations in 1947.
Culture
The bridge served as a critical connection point for industrial workers commuting between Ohio and West Virginia during the mid-twentieth century steel production era.
Practical
The structure was closed in 2009 due to structural damage and could no longer be crossed. It was completely demolished in 2012 and no longer exists.
Did you know?
The bridge deck measured 20.25 feet wide, accommodating two lanes of traffic and maintained its position as a regional transportation link for 81 years.
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