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The '''Robert C. Byrd Bridge''' is a {{convert|720|ft|adj=on}} ] bridge that crosses the ] between ] and ]. The crossing was constructed to replace an old, narrow two lane structure that was demolished after 69 years of service in a spectacular implosion on July 17, 1995. The previous bridge, opened in 1926, was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River and was designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak. The '''Robert C. Byrd Bridge''' is a {{convert|720|ft|adj=on}} ] bridge that crosses the ] between ] and ]. The crossing was constructed to replace an old, narrow, two-lane structure that was demolished after 69 years of service in a spectacular implosion on July 17, 1995. The previous bridge, opened in 1926, was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River and was designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak.


The ground breaking ceremonies for the four-lane bridge was held on April 30, 1991. James Watkins, of the ], stated that the importance of the new four-lane span would only be heightened by the construction of the Chesapeake-Proctorville ] bypass that would "begin in 1996.<ref name="BOSM">"Bridge opening sparks memories." The Ironton Tribune. 6 Nov. 1994.</ref>" Work on the bypass did not begin until 2000. The groundbreaking ceremony for the four-lane bridge was held on April 30, 1991. James Watkins, of the ], stated that the importance of the new four-lane span would only be heightened by the construction of the Chesapeake-Proctorville ] bypass that would "begin in 1996.<ref name="BOSM">"Bridge opening sparks memories." The Ironton Tribune. 6 Nov. 1994.</ref>" Work on the bypass did not begin until 2000.


The old 6th Street Bridge closed in the summer of 1993 to allow for the construction of the ramps and approaches in West Virginia and Ohio.<ref name="BOSM"/> The new bridge was named the Robert C. Byrd Bridge under an executive order from former Governor ] to honor the U.S. senator from ] who is credited with obtaining the funding for the project that was completed on November 6, 1994. The $32.6 million bridge was constructed with $1.4 coming from ], $5.6 coming from West Virginia, and $25.3 in federal funds. The old 6th Street Bridge closed in the summer of 1993 to allow for the construction of the ramps and approaches in West Virginia and Ohio.<ref name="BOSM"/> The new bridge was named the Robert C. Byrd Bridge under an executive order from former Governor ] to honor the U.S. senator from ], who is credited with obtaining the funding for the project that was completed on November 6, 1994. The $32.6 million bridge was constructed with $1.4 coming from ], $5.6 coming from West Virginia, and $25.3 in federal funds.


The famous spires, which once adorned the top of the former span, were saved. One is currently on display outside of the ] city hall at the intersection of ] and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge.<ref>"Bridge's old spire getting a new lease." Herald Dispatch. 29 Oct. 1995.</ref> Two others are installed along 9th Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues.<ref>Chambers, Bryan. "Plaza to reopen in December." 26 Nov. 2006 Herald-Dispatch . 27 27 Nov. 2006 .</ref> The famous spires which once adorned the top of the former span were saved. One is currently on display outside of the ] city hall at the intersection of ] and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge.<ref>"Bridge's old spire getting a new lease." Herald Dispatch. 29 Oct. 1995.</ref> Two others are installed along 9th Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues.<ref>Chambers, Bryan. "Plaza to reopen in December." 26 Nov. 2006 Herald-Dispatch . 27 27 Nov. 2006 .</ref>


==See also== ==See also==

Revision as of 15:34, 10 June 2015

Bridge in Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia
Robert C. Byrd Bridge
The Robert C. Byrd Bridge, as seen from Harris Riverfront Park
Coordinates38°25′28″N 82°27′05″W / 38.42444°N 82.45139°W / 38.42444; -82.45139
Carries4 lanes of SR 527 / WV 527
CrossesOhio River
LocaleChesapeake, Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia
Maintained byWest Virginia Division of Highways
Characteristics
Designcontinuous truss bridge
Total length720 ft (219 m)
History
OpenedNovember 6, 1994
Location

The Robert C. Byrd Bridge is a 720-foot (220 m) continuous truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Huntington, West Virginia and Chesapeake, Ohio. The crossing was constructed to replace an old, narrow, two-lane structure that was demolished after 69 years of service in a spectacular implosion on July 17, 1995. The previous bridge, opened in 1926, was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River and was designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the four-lane bridge was held on April 30, 1991. James Watkins, of the Ohio Department of Transportation, stated that the importance of the new four-lane span would only be heightened by the construction of the Chesapeake-Proctorville State Route 7 bypass that would "begin in 1996." Work on the bypass did not begin until 2000.

The old 6th Street Bridge closed in the summer of 1993 to allow for the construction of the ramps and approaches in West Virginia and Ohio. The new bridge was named the Robert C. Byrd Bridge under an executive order from former Governor Gaston Caperton to honor the U.S. senator from West Virginia, who is credited with obtaining the funding for the project that was completed on November 6, 1994. The $32.6 million bridge was constructed with $1.4 coming from Ohio, $5.6 coming from West Virginia, and $25.3 in federal funds.

The famous spires which once adorned the top of the former span were saved. One is currently on display outside of the Chesapeake city hall at the intersection of State Route 7 and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge. Two others are installed along 9th Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bridge opening sparks memories." The Ironton Tribune. 6 Nov. 1994.
  2. "Bridge's old spire getting a new lease." Herald Dispatch. 29 Oct. 1995.
  3. Chambers, Bryan. "Plaza to reopen in December." 26 Nov. 2006 Herald-Dispatch . 27 27 Nov. 2006 .

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Crossings of the Ohio River
Upstream
East Huntington Bridge
 Robert C. Byrd Bridge
 Downstream
West Huntington Bridge
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