1896 Rude Bridge over Wheeling Creek in Marshall Country, WV

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"The bridge is noteworthy for its slight skew, which is uncommon among pin-connected highway truss bridges."

Bridges & Tunnels by Sherman Cahal posted 11 photos with the comment:

These photos, supplied by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, document the Rude Bridge in 2013.

The Whipple trapezoidal (double-intersection Pratt) through truss was erected by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company in 1896. Although it underwent several alterations and repairs over the years, the structure retained much of its historic integrity. Its deteriorated structural condition ultimately necessitated replacement.

More photographs and history: https://bridgestunnels.com/location/rude-bridge/

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The next available image is Oct 2019, and the replacement concrete slab bridge is done.

Google Maps, Oct 2017

The Oct 2019 Goggle Earth image shows this replacement bridge.

Satellite