Jennings Randolph Bridge
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.
Jennings Randolph Bridge | |
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 Western side and northern portal | |
| Coordinates | 40°37′09″N 80°33′42″W |
| Carries | 4 lanes of  |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | East Liverpool, Ohio and Chester, West Virginia |
| Named for | Jennings Randolph |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Highways |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Continuous Truss Bridge |
| Total length | 754 feet (230 m) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1977 |
| Replaces | Chester Bridge |
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References
- "Jennings-Randolph Bridge (1977)". structurae.de. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
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