1953 Dunbar Toll Bridge Bridge over Kanawha River at Dunbar, WV

(Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023; Historic Bridges; B&T; Satellite)

Also called the Dunbar - South Charleston Bridge

Street View, Sep 2014

Street View, Sep 2022

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The Dunbar-South Charleston Bridge, commonly known as the Dunbar Toll Bridge, was initially constructed as a tolled crossing by the city of Dunbar, West Virginia. It was to connect the emerging suburban community of Dunbar with industrial centers across the river. Lower than expected traffic counts and competition from free bridges forced the sale of the bridge in the 1970s.
➤ Read on in our latest Journal entry: http://bridgestunnels.com/.../the-saga-of-the-dunbar.../
Constance Stinnett: Thanks Dylan - the bridge’s future doesn’t look bright.