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The Bridges of Glenville, West Virginia

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

Glenville, West Virginia, the county seat of Gilmer County, is located along the Little Kanawha River. It was originally referred to as “the ford” because it was a place where travelers could cross the river. Today, bridges have mostly replaced the largest fords in the area.

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Dunlap Creek Bridge

New Dunlap Creek Bridge

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

This former Warren through truss over Dunlap Creek in Callaghan, Virginia, seems to have been demolished, with a replacement in the works.

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Dunbar-South Charleston Bridge

The Saga of the Dunbar-South Charleston Bridge

Posted on March 13, 2023March 16, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The Dunbar-South Charleston Bridge, commonly known as the Dunbar Toll Bridge, was initially constructed as a tolled crossing by the city of Dunbar, West Virginia. It was to connect the emerging suburban community of Dunbar with industrial centers across the river. Lower than expected traffic counts and competition from free bridges forced the sale of the bridge in the 1970s.

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Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge

Deconstruction of the Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge Continues

Posted on March 11, 2023March 11, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The gradual deconstruction of the 60-year-old Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge continues. Completed in December 1963, it carried Interstate 64 over the Kanawha River between St. Albans and Nitro, West Virginia.

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Mid-Hudson Bridge

Mid-Hudson Bridge at Sunset

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

Enjoy these photos and a brief history of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, a wire suspension crossing that carries US Route 44 and NY Route 55 over the Hudson River between Ulster County and Poughkeepsie, New York.

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AMVETS Memorial Bridge

Three of New Croton Reservoir’s Notable Bridges

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

In Westchester County, New York, three notable bridges span the New Croton Reservoir.

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New Croton Dam

Croton Dam and Bridges

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The construction of the New Croton Dam in Westchester County, New York, necessitated the erection of two distinctive steel arch structures.

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Bear Mountain Bridge

The Bridges Around Bear Mountain, New York

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

The environs of Bear Mountain in New York are traversed by many historic and contemporary bridges that span the Hudson River and its tributaries.

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Fort Henry Bridge

Fresh Renovations for Wheeling

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

A renovation to the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge and major repairs to 26 bridges along Interstate 70 in and around Wheeling, West Virginia, are wrapping up.

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Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Rendering

Compansion Crossing of the Brent Spence Bridge Gets Major Funding Boost

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

On January 4, 2022, President Joe Biden visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project alongside senators and governors.

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