Everyone knows that West Virginia has an abundance of natural beauty, but it has its fair share of man-made beauty as well. The Mountain State has some of the most unique and awesome bridges in the world. Here is a look at 10 incredible bridges you’ll want to cross.
- New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville
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The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge. It is over 3,000 feet long. It spans over the New River Gorge and the New River. It opened in 1977.
- Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Wheeling
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From 1849 to 1851 the Wheeling Suspension Bridge was the largest suspension bridge in the world. It spans the Ohio River and was constructed in 1847.
3 .Blennerhassett Island Bridge, Parkersburg
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The Blennerhassett Island Bridge is a network arch Bridge. It spans over the Ohio River. It opened in 2008 and cost $120 million.
- Milton Covered Bridge, Milton
Facebook Covered Bridges, Barns & More This covered bridge spans over the Mud River and is a national historic landmark. The covered bridge was built in 1875 and is often called the Mud River Bridge.
- Philippi Covered Bridge, Philippi
Facebook Kelly Foster Jr. The Philippi Covered Bridge spans the Tygart Valley River. It is a national historic landmark and a popular tourist attraction for Philippi.
- Laurel Creek Covered Bridge, Lillydale
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Located in Monroe County the Laurel Creek Covered Bridge is a historic bridge. It is also the shortest covered bridge in West Virginia at 34 feet 6 inches long.
- Indian Creek Covered Bridge, Union
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The Indian Creek Covered Bridge was built in 1898. It is a national historic landmark located less than 5 miles from Salt Sulphur Springs.
- Elm Grove Arch Bridge, Wheeling
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The Elm Grove stone Arch Bridge was built in 1817 and still carries three lanes of traffic. The 200 year old bridge is currently being restored and strengthened.
- Shenandoah River Bridge, Jefferson County
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This bridge features a unique steel superstructure. It is the longest span delta bridge in the United States.
- Bridge of Honor, Point Pleasant
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The Bridge of Honor, also known as the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Ohio River. It opened in 2008 and includes purple lights which are turned on each night.
Each of these bridges is unique and worth the drive to see them.
Facebook Don White
The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge. It is over 3,000 feet long. It spans over the New River Gorge and the New River. It opened in 1977.
Facebook Ryan Breiding
From 1849 to 1851 the Wheeling Suspension Bridge was the largest suspension bridge in the world. It spans the Ohio River and was constructed in 1847.
Facebook Thomas Kenney
The Blennerhassett Island Bridge is a network arch Bridge. It spans over the Ohio River. It opened in 2008 and cost $120 million.
Facebook Covered Bridges, Barns & More
This covered bridge spans over the Mud River and is a national historic landmark. The covered bridge was built in 1875 and is often called the Mud River Bridge.
Facebook Kelly Foster Jr.
The Philippi Covered Bridge spans the Tygart Valley River. It is a national historic landmark and a popular tourist attraction for Philippi.
Facebook Donna Dunman Jones
Located in Monroe County the Laurel Creek Covered Bridge is a historic bridge. It is also the shortest covered bridge in West Virginia at 34 feet 6 inches long.
Facebook Steve Holt
The Indian Creek Covered Bridge was built in 1898. It is a national historic landmark located less than 5 miles from Salt Sulphur Springs.
Facebook Michael Armeish
The Elm Grove stone Arch Bridge was built in 1817 and still carries three lanes of traffic. The 200 year old bridge is currently being restored and strengthened.
Facebook American Institute of Steel Construction
This bridge features a unique steel superstructure. It is the longest span delta bridge in the United States.
Facebook Meigs County Historical Society & Museum
The Bridge of Honor, also known as the Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Ohio River. It opened in 2008 and includes purple lights which are turned on each night.
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