Williamstown Bridge

Williamstown Bridge is a continuous truss structure that crosses the Ohio River between West Virginia and Ohio, serving traffic in both directions. The bridge uses a through-truss design that spans across the water and connects two states together.

The first bridge at this location opened in 1903 and served as a toll crossing before the West Virginia Road Commission took it over in 1937. The current structure was completed in 1992, replacing the original with modern steel construction.

In 1902, the bridge construction site marked the location of the first United Steel Workers union strike in the United States.

The bridge connects Williamstown on the west side to Marietta on the east side, allowing traffic to cross the river. Visitors should expect the structure to be actively used for daily vehicle traffic.

The current construction reuses two original stone piers from the 1903 bridge that remained beneath the modern steel structure. These old foundations show how engineers respected the earlier foundation when rebuilding.

Location: Ohio

Location: West Virginia

Inception: 1992

Official opening: 1992

GPS coordinates: 39.40830,-81.44780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21