About Martha Bridge
The Martha Bridge was constructed by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio in 1882. 1 It consisted of two approach Pratt through trusses and two central Whipple through trusses. The ailing crossing was bypassed in 2007, and plans by the State Historic Preservation Office were in place to preserve the Martha Bridge as a linear park. Unfortunately, the crossing was demolished by the West Virginia Department of Highways in 2008.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Whipple |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 470 feet |
| Main Span | 146 feet |
| Deck Width | 13.5 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 11.5 feet |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Martha Truss Bridge.” BridgeMapper, 2011.
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