About St. Marys Bridge
The St. Marys Bridge, an eyebar suspension crossing, opened in 1928. 1 It was closed immediately out of safety concerns after the collapse of the similarly-designed Silver Bridge on December 15, 1967.
Constructed by the E. Lionel Pavlo Engineering Company, the new four-lane St. Marys Bridge opened in 1977. It was named after Hi Carpenter, a well-known riverman who began his long career ferrying mail between Raven Rock and Leith, Ohio when he was 13 years old. 2 His greatest undertaking was building the Short Route Bridge in 1928.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Warren |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 2,583 feet |
| Main Span | 900 feet |
| Deck Width | 64 feet |
Photographs
A view of the original St. Marys Bridge in 1970.
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- LeRose, Chris. The Collapse of the Silver Bridge. West Virginia Historical Society, "The Collapse of the Silver Bridge." West Virginia Historical Society,
- Out of the Mud: Hiram Carpenter and the Ohio River Valley, 1880-1950. Hiram Carpenter and the Ohio River Valley, 1880.
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