- Silver Memorial Bridge
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bridge_name=Silver Memorial Bridge
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carries=US 35
crosses=Ohio River
locale=Gallipolis, Ohio toHenderson, West Virginia
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design=cantilever bridge
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length=approx. 2800 feet (850 meters)
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open=1969
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coordinates= coor dms|38|50|4.47|N|82|8|51.24|W|region:US_type:landmark
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long=The Silver Memorial Bridge is a
cantilever bridge which spans theOhio River betweenGallipolis, Ohio andHenderson, West Virginia . The Bridge was completed in 1969, shortly after theSilver Bridge disaster, although it is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) downstream (south) of the original.http://www.herald-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070803/NEWS01/708030362] The design of the bridge is much more proven than the ill fatedeyebar chainsuspension bridge , which collapsed in 1967. The bridge connects Mason County West Virginia and Gallia County Ohio.The bridge carries
US 35 across the river and serves as a major crossing for people and goods travelling betweenCharleston, West Virginia and Southern and CentralOhio . The speed limit on the bridge is 55 mph (90 km/h). No toll is imposed at either end.At approximately 2800 feet (850 meters) in length, it is clearly visible from miles away, and is a landmark for the area.
ee also
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List of crossings of the Ohio River External links
* [http://www.bridgestunnels.com/index.php?catid=39&photos=0 Silver Memorial Bridge at Bridges & Tunnels] .
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place =Ohio River
bridge = Silver Memorial Bridge
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upstream =Silver Bridge
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downstream = East End Bridge
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