Fort Steuben Bridge
The Fort Steuben Bridge, originally the Weirton-Steubenville Bridge, was a suspension bridge which spanned the Ohio River from Steubenville, Ohio to Weirton, West Virginia and carried U.S. Route 22 and then Ohio State Route 822 during its existence. Completed in 1928 and opened as a toll bridge, the Fort Steuben Bridge was a more direct route for the flow of traffic across the river; particularly for trucks and heavy vehicles from the industrial area. The Fort Steuben Bridge was weight-restricted in 2006 and closed in 2009 due to deterioration. The bridge was demolished by Joseph B. Fay Co. on February 21, 2012.
Fort Steuben Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 40.37982°N 80.61329°W |
| Carries | 2 lanes of vehicular traffic, 1 pedestrian sidewalk |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Between Steubenville, Ohio, and Weirton, West Virginia |
| Owner | Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Material | Steel superstructure |
| Total length | 1,584 ft 9 in (483.03 m) |
| Width | 29 ft 3 in (8.92 m) |
| Longest span | 688 ft 9 in (209.93 m) |
| No. of spans | 7 |
| Piers in water | 6 |
| Clearance below | 41.3 ft (12.6 m) above high water |
| History | |
| Engineering design by | The Dravo Contracting Company |
| Construction end | 1928 |
| Closed | January 2009 (closed) February 21, 2012 (demolished) |
| Location | |
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