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

1 of 5 photos posted by Bridges & Tunnels
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.

Bridges & Tunnels posted

The Dunbar-South Charleston Bridge, also known as the Dunbar Toll Bridge, is slated for replacement in 2028.

📸 More information and photos of the existing bridge:

 http://bridgestunnels.com/.../dunbar-south-charleston.../

Dolly Eads Walker: Why so long?

Bridges & Tunnels: Dolly Eads Walker It is in the preliminary stages of the project. A design has already been selected (steel girder) and while it will be built upon the existing piers, more engineering needs to be done. Then there is environmental reviews, permitting, coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, and funding.