Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge extends across the Ohio River with four lanes connecting Parkersburg, West Virginia to Belpre, Ohio at coordinates 39°16′15″N 81°33′58″W.

Constructed in 1980, this bridge replaced the previous Parkersburg Suspension Bridge from 1916, which was designed by Hermann Lamb and built by John A. Roebling's Sons Company.

The American Discovery Trail incorporates this bridge as a crossing point over the Ohio River, establishing it as part of a significant national recreational route.

The bridge serves as a direct connection between employment centers in both states, with toll payments facilitated through the MOV Pass system.

After US Route 50 was redirected to the Blennerhassett Island Bridge in 2008, the structure maintains its role as a central crossing point in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Location: Parkersburg

Location: Belpre

Official opening: 1980

GPS coordinates: 39.27092,-81.56619

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29