Ohio River Bridge
North approach.
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West Virginia abutment.
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North elevation.
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Close-up of Tied Arch.
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Pier 3 on Ohio side.
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• Structure type changed in 2003.
• A Tied Arch type bridge will be constructed in lieu of
the previously selected Suspension type structure.
• Construction will take approximately 3 years to complete.
• Total cost will be approximately $120M. Contract awarded to Walsh Construction Co. of Chicago.
• Tied Arch provides a significant cost savings compared
to the Suspension Bridge.
• The Corridor D crossing of the Ohio
River will be the longest bridge in the state of West Virginia. Approximately
4,000 ft.
• It
will be the largest single project in terms of cost undertaken
by the DOH.
The objective of the Ohio River Bridge component
of the Corridor D project is to provide a serviceable bridge across
the Ohio River, its back channel, and Blennerhassett Island, as
a vital regional highway link between West Virginia and Ohio. This
bridge will be a functional and economic facility that is sensitive
to the historic and natural resources of the area.
