History
The first bridge at this location was built by the Scioto Valley Railroad (SVR) between 1875 and 1877 [1] and was ready for track laying on September 10, 1877. [2] Boatloads of iron for its construction were delivered via the Ohio & Erie Canal. [1]
In 1890, the SVR was acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railway (NW). Around 1910, the original bridge was replaced with a larger structure capable of supporting heavier locomotives and railcars.
The NW later merged with the Southern Railway in 1980 to form the Norfolk Southern Railway. The two companies continued to operate separately until 1986.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Warren |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 545' |
| Main Span | 137' |
| Number of Spans | 4 |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Ohio Items.” Fayette County Herald, 20 Jan. 1876, p. 2.
- “News.” Portsmouth Times, 14 Sept. 1877, p. 2.
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