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Bridges & Tunnels by Sherman Cahal
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The Belva Railroad Bridge carried the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) Greendale (Gauley) Branch between Gauley over the Gauley River in Belva, West Virginia. Constructed c. 1893-94, the 1,126-foot [343m] bridge was last used c. 2012 when the last coal mine on the branch was idled.
Bridges & Tunnels by Sherman Cahal
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| B&T, this webpage has several more photos of the bridge |
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| 1969/72 Gauley Bridge Quad @ 24,000 |
That's a fascinating piece of infrastructure history — the Belva Railroad Bridge served the Gauley Branch for over a century, and it's always a bit bittersweet to see these old coal lines fall into disuse after the mines shut down. If you're interested in more details about the bridge's construction or the branch's operational history, tony spins has some additional photos and technical specs worth checking out. It's amazing how structures like this can still stand strong decades after they've been abandoned.
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