Apr 29, 2021
The development of the new Ohio River bridge between Wellsburg and Brilliant took a big step forward this week when the main 830-foot span was floated down the river and lifted onto its piers.
While the bridge itself is far from complete, the event serves as a major milestone in a decades-long effort to improve the infrastructure and connectivity of our region.
For years, area officials looked at the need for a new bridge in our area. The Veterans Memorial Bridge was completed in 1991, making our newest span now 30 years old. The Fort Steuben Bridge was built in 1928 and demolished in 2012, while the Market Street Bridge was built in 1905 and given an extended life thanks to some renovations in 2011.