Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge
The Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge, also known as the Million Dollar Bridge or High Level Bridge, is located in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. It was dedicated on May 30, 1921. This bridge connects east and west Fairmont, and crosses the Monongahela River. After falling into poor repair over the years, it was preserved, repaired, and reopened in October 2000. The bridge is now a significant historic landmark in the city.[1][2]
Jefferson Street Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 39°28′57″N 80°08′26″W |
Carries | CR 1973 (Jefferson Street) |
Crosses | Monongahela River |
Locale | Fairmont, West Virginia |
Official name | Robert H. Mollohan-Jefferson Street Bridge |
Other name(s) | High Level Bridge |
Maintained by | West Virginia Division of Highways |
Characteristics | |
Design | Concrete Arch Bridge |
History | |
Opened | 1921 |
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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[3]
References
- Koon, Thomas and Oce Smith. "Marion County West Virginia: A Pictorial History. VA Downing Company, 1995
- Jeffrey A. Drobney (July 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: High Level Bridge ("Million Dollar Bridge")" (PDF). State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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