Jennings Randolph Bridge

The Jennings Randolph Bridge, built in 1977, is the largest Pratt truss bridge in North America. It spans ~3,400 feet (1,000 m) over the Ohio River between Chester, West Virginia and East Liverpool, Ohio, with main span of 745 feet (227 m). The bridge is located on U.S. Route 30 and is named after U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV). It replaced the 1897 Chester Bridge.[1]

Route 30 and the Jennings Randolph Bridge as it crosses the Ohio River, January 2019.

Jennings Randolph Bridge
Western side and northern portal
Coordinates	40°37′09″N 80°33′42″W
Carries	4 lanes of US 30
Crosses	Ohio River
Locale	East Liverpool, Ohio and Chester, West Virginia
Named for	Jennings Randolph
Owner	West Virginia Department of Transportation
Characteristics
Design	Continuous Truss Bridge
Longest span	745 feet (227 m)
History
Construction end	1977
Replaces	Chester Bridge
Location