Caption on back of postcard reads: "The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge on U.S. Route 50 and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is of suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 foot width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge Over Ohio River, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Identifier:: 044435
Title:: Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge Over Ohio River, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Description:: Caption on back of postcard reads: "The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge on U.S. Route 50 and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is of suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 foot width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: postcard
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView