Veterans Memorial Bridge

This cable-stayed structure spans the Ohio River to connect Steubenville, Ohio with Weirton, West Virginia, carrying US Route 22 across the waterway. The roadway accommodates heavy daily traffic flowing between the two states and their surrounding regions.

Planning and construction took place over roughly a decade, culminating in the bridge opening in 1990. It replaced an earlier crossing that had become insufficient for the region's transportation needs.

The bridge carries its name as a tribute to military service and connects two communities separated by the river. For travelers and residents crossing between states, it represents a vital link that brings people and commerce together daily.

The crossing carries a major highway and handles substantial traffic throughout the day between the two states. Pedestrians should check current access before planning to walk across, as conditions may vary.

The structure was engineered as a modern replacement for transportation infrastructure that had served the region for decades before becoming outdated. Its design represented a significant advance in how bridges could be built across major rivers in that era.

Location: Ohio

Location: West Virginia

Inception: May 1, 1990

Official opening: May 1, 1990

Length: 598.6 m

GPS coordinates: 40.37750,-80.61056

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00