History
A pinned Pratt through truss over the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River at Cheat Bridge was constructed by the Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio in 1912. 1 It was located along the Staunton & Parkersburg Pike, a historic highway from Staunton, Virginia west to Parkersburg, West Virginia. The highway later became U.S. Route 250.
A new alignment around White Top Mountain, including a new two-lane pony truss bridge over Shavers Fork, was completed in 1934. The old bridge was maintained to access strip mines in the vicinity and for local access between Cabin Fork Road and a remnant of the original Staunton & Parkersburg Pike alignment.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 106' |
| Main Span | 103' |
| Deck Width | 13'5" |
| Vertical Clearance | 12'2" |
| Load Rating | 3 tons |
| Connections | Pin-connected |
| Builders | Canton Bridge Co. (superstructure) |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Plaque.”
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