Robert H. Mollohan Bridge, Fairmont, WV
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garmin_geek
N 39° 28.979 W 080° 08.478
17S E 573848 N 4370728
This beautiful multiple arch bridge crosses the Monongahela River in downtown Fairmont, WV
Waymark Code: WM8GR2
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2010
Views: 4
Completed in 1921, honoring WW I veterans. Designed by Concrete Steel Engineering Co., NY; built by John F. Casey Co., Pittsburgh. Three 250 ft. reinforced concrete arch spans, 90 ft. above river, 1,266 ft. long. Connected Fairmont by trolley, foot and vehicle. Listed on National Register; 1991, renamed to honor Cong. Mollohan's public service and restored in 2000. (details from WV Highway Marker)
Length of bridge: 1,277 feet
Height of bridge: 90 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: cars, pedestrian and at one time trolly
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Monongahela River
Date constructed: 1921
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Jefferson Street
Location:
Fairmont, Marion County, WV
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