Moundsville Bridge

Moundsville Bridge is a four-lane road bridge crossing the Ohio River with a steel truss design connecting West Virginia to Ohio. The structure spans the river to join these two states at a strategic crossing point.

Construction started in the early 1970s with the bridge opening to traffic in November 1974. It replaced a ferry service that had operated across the river since 1951.

The bridge name honors former West Virginia governor Arch A. Moore Jr., and it stands in a region marked by Native American mounds and the imposing presence of the former state penitentiary nearby.

The bridge carries Ohio State Route 872 on one side and West Virginia Route 2 Spur on the other, serving as a busy regional link. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, especially when weather conditions affect driving visibility.

Within its first year of operation, this bridge diverted so much traffic that a nearby toll bridge saw its revenue cut in half. The shift showed how dramatically the new route changed travel patterns across the Ohio River.

Location: West Virginia

Location: Ohio

GPS coordinates: 39.91330,-80.75420

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06