Jennings Randolph Bridge

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Jennings Randolph Bridge
Jennings Randolph Bridge from northwest.jpg
Western side and northern portal
Coordinates40°37′09″N 80°33′42″W / 40.6193°N 80.5617°W / 40.6193; -80.5617
Carries4 lanes of US 30
CrossesOhio River
LocaleEast Liverpool, Ohio and Chester, West Virginia
Named forJennings Randolph
OwnerWest Virginia Division of Highways
Characteristics
DesignContinuous Truss Bridge
Total length754 feet (230 m)
History
Construction end1977
ReplacesChester Bridge
Location

The Jennings Randolph Bridge, built in 1977, is the largest Pratt truss bridge in North America. It spans 754 feet (230 m) over the Ohio River between Chester, West Virginia and East Liverpool, Ohio. The bridge is located on U.S. Route 30 and is named after U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV). It replaced the 1897 Chester Bridge.[1]

Route 30 and the Jennings Randolph Bridge as it crosses the Ohio River, January 2019.

References[]

  1. ^ "Jennings-Randolph Bridge (1977)". structurae.de. Retrieved January 17, 2009.

Coordinates: 40°37′9.5″N 80°33′42.0″W / 40.619306°N 80.561667°W / 40.619306; -80.561667


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