Photos
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Oblique View of the South face This bridge is closed to all traffic. The deck is in rough shape. This photo was taken from a "hobo jungle," where a fire was still smoldering, and the bridge appears to be a popular hangout for local teens. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The east portal Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The manufacturer's plate WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE CO.
Builders, CANTON OHIO Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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North truss and deck Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The south face Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The deck The plywood over planks might have helped for awhile but appear to have ultimately failed. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The west portal Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The underside Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
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The north face Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007 |
Facts
- Overview
- Through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 27
- Location
- Marshall County, West Virginia
- Status
- Closed to all traffic
- History
- Built 1886
- Design
- Through truss
- Dimensions
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Length of largest span: 201.1 ft.
Total length: 203.1 ft.
Deck width: 17.1 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 17.3 ft.
- Approximate latitude, longitude
- +39.81500, -80.79833 (decimal degrees)
39°48'54" N, 80°47'54" W (degrees°minutes'seconds") - Approximate UTM coordinates
- 17/517260/4407243 (zone/easting/northing)
- USGS topographic map
- Powhatan Point
- Inventory number
- BH 35325 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
- Inspection (as of 09/2006)
- Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 19.5 (out of 100)