Instead of my usual set of photos of the ex-PRR bridge across the Ohio River, I took some photos from atop McKims Ridge. This is just south of Weirton, north of Follansbee, and provides a really cool view of Steubenville, the Ohio River, and the railroad bridge.
We begin by looking south on the Ohio River. In the distance is the single track bridge for Wheeling Steel. I believe this is called the La Bell Bridge. In the foreground is half of the Market Street Bridge (now over 100 years old). Early in its history I believe it carried trolley traffic. At this point in time (and as far back as I can remember) it has a grate roadbed.
Market Street runs west into the center of Steubenville.
This is the northern side of Steubenville. It's hard to see, but the Historic Brownstone area lies just west of the corner of the railroad bridge.
West Virginia Route 2 is in the right foreground, with a single track heading south towards Wheeling. In the center of the photo is the ex-PRR bridge. The Veterans Memorial bridge (automobiles) is directly behind it.
Another view showing more of Route 2.
This is the Steubenville end of the bridge. Ohio Route 7 passes underneath. Closer to the river is another track.
Below is the eastern end of the bridge.
More of WV Route 2 as it reaches Weirton.
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