Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge

The Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge extends 1,266 feet across the Monongahela River with three reinforced concrete arch rings and thirty-three obelisks.

Constructed in 1921 by the John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, the bridge represented an investment of over one million dollars, surpassing its initial budget of 400,000.

The structure stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, featuring bronze light fixtures supported by concrete obelisks and an open balustrade design.

Following a 23.5 million dollar restoration completed in 2000, the bridge continues to serve as a primary connection between eastern and western sections of Fairmont.

This structure holds the distinction of being the largest reinforced concrete arch bridge in West Virginia, spanning both the Monongahela River and multiple railroad tracks.

Location: Fairmont

Official opening: 1921

GPS coordinates: 39.48250,-80.14056

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:10