About Brecksville-Northfield High-Level Bridge
Designed by county engineer A.M. Felgate, 5 the Brecksville-Northfield High-Level Bridge was built in 1930-31 by the Highway Construction Company. It was rehabilitated in 1989.
In 2012, five men were arrested, accused of planning to blow up the bridge. 1 The accused attempted to plant and detonate what they thought were explosives. The men were convicted and sentenced between November 2012 and October 2013. 2 3
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Arch — Open-spandrel |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Concrete |
| Total Length | 1,130 feet |
| Main Span | 181 feet |
| Deck Width | 20 feet |
| Total Height of Structure | 145 feet |
Photographs
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
Jet Lowe, May 1985
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Bridge bomb plot: What was the plan? How was it foiled?.” Plain Dealer, 2 May 2012.
- “Sentencing postponed for man accused in bridge bombing attempt.” Plain Dealer, 21 Nov. 2012.
- “Last of five conspirators in Ohio 82 bridge-bombing plot sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.” Plain Dealer, 7 Oct. 2013.
- “Ornamental and Park Bridges.” Bridges of Metropolitan Cleveland, 1981, p. 77.
- Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge. Historic American Engineering Record, National Park Service, 11 Aug. 1988. HAER No. OH-66.
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