The 1981 built date for this bridge explains why Historic Bridges hasn't written about this bridge. It replaced a ferry that used to run from Walnut Street. This has to be close to one of the last truss bridges built because soon after this America adopted the cable-stay design that had been developed in Europe during the rebuild after WWII. The longest span is 900'. [Bridge Hunter]
I noticed in the street views that there were very few, if any, cars on the bridge. No wonder they ran a ferry into the 1980s.
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This was the post that taught me about another truss bridge that still exists in the US.
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| RiverWorks Discovery posted Amherst Madison's M/V WEST VIRGINIA southbound going under the Ritchie Bridge in Ravenswood, West Virginia on a beautiful January afternoon. Courtesy of Todd Hanson. |
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| CR Neal commented on Dan Kemper's post Glad to see I didn't photobomb your shot with my drone Dan Kemper. [Dan Kemper's photo is here.] |
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| Dan Kemper posted M/V Barbara diagonally parked at Ravenswood for a crew change. 3/16/2021 |
Three of the sixteen photos posted by Shane's Snapshots with the comment: "Ingram's "W. Scott Noble" Making His Way S/B In Ravenswood, WV. He Turned William Barr!"
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Three of the fourteen photos posted by Shane's Snapshots with the comment: "Marquette's "Charlie G" Making A Rare Run Up This Way! N/B In Ravenswood, WV. First Time Catching Him!"
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| Dan Kemper posted AEP M/V Mariner at the great bend at Ravenswood , downbound, 11/2020. |
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| We Work the Waterways posted Springtime at the "Great Bend" in the Ohio River at Ravenswood, West Virginia, during spring flooding. It's a striking contrast between the muddy river frim springtime flooding, and the vibrant greenery, showcasing nature's resilience amid the seasonal changes. Photo courtesy of Coleman Photography. |
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