Silver Memorial Bridge

This article is about the current bridge. For the original bridge which collapsed in 1967, see Silver Bridge.

Silver Memorial Bridge
Coordinates
Carries	4 lanes of US 35
Crosses	Ohio River
Locale	Gallipolis, Ohio to Henderson, West Virginia
Characteristics
Design	cantilever bridge
Total length	1,964 feet (599 m)
Width	60 feet (18 m)
Longest span	900 feet (270 m)
Clearance below	69 feet (21 m)
History
Opened	December 15, 1969

The Silver Memorial Bridge is a cantilever bridge which spans the Ohio River between Gallipolis, Ohio and Henderson, West Virginia. The bridge was completed in 1969, shortly after the Silver Bridge disaster, although it is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) downstream (south) of the original. The design of the bridge is much more proven than the ill fated eyebar chain suspension bridge, which collapsed in 1967.

The bridge carries US 35 across the river and serves as a major crossing for people and goods traveling between Charleston, West Virginia and Southern and Central Ohio. The speed limit on the bridge is 65 mph (105 km/h). No toll is imposed at either end.

See also

• List of crossings of the Ohio River

External links

• Silver Memorial Bridge at Bridges & Tunnels