Bridgeport Bridge
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GPS N40 04.35 W080 44.35
Thanks,
Jack Schmidt
The Wheeling bridge also requires that cars stay 50 feet apart. It's in decent shape, give the fact that it is almost 160 years old. You can only cross one lane at a time. Because of the fact that it was the first span ever over 1000 feet, and the fact that it is the first bridge over the Ohio River, it is doubtful that they will get rid of that bridge any time soon. I have ben to the wheeling bridge, it is a great bridge.
The Wheeling Suspension bridge is still very much still in use. It was revamped recently (1999 I think?) with some updated cables and decking. If you visit Wheeling again be sure to give it a cross.
I remember crossing this bridge to visit my aunt and uncle on Wheeling Island. I was amazed by the floor in this bridge. Is the suspension bridge that connected the island with downtown Wheeling still in use?