Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge Over Ohio River, Parkersburg, W. Va.
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Caption on back of postcard reads: "The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge on U.S. Route 50 and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is of suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 foot width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
New Fifth Street Bridge and Little Kanawha River; Parkersburg, W. Va.
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On State Route 2 and 14, U.S. 21. Caption on back of postcard reads: "The Fifth Street Bridge cost approximately $515,000 and was opened to traffic on May 7, 1937. View from Parkersburg side to South Side of City. Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "This modern bridge, completed during January 1955 connecting Ohio and West Virginia, affords traveling without congestion for traffic of U.S. Route 50. A very small toll charge is used to defray costs." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)