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Wheeling, WV
National Road Suspension Bridge

One of downtown Wheeling's most interesting and historic features is the old Suspension Bridge.  The pre-civil-war structure carried the old "National Road" (later known as US 40) across the Ohio River.  A much newer bridge to the north now carries most of the traffic.

Walk across the bridge for some great views of Wheeling, the Ohio River, and of course, the bridge itself.  Traffic is restricted to vehicles weighing 2 tons or less.   

Concrete curbs near the bridge are painted in bold black-and-white, making the entrances distinctive and easy to find.

The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is noteworthy for several reasons, according to a historic plaque placed at its eastern end:

It was constructed between 1846 and 1849.
It was the first long-span wire-cable suspension bridge in the U.S.
For many years it was the longest clear-span bridge in the world.
Its original towers and cables are still in service.
It is the most significant remaining pre-Civil War bridge in the nation.

Once you're satisfied with your visit to Wheeling, head south on WV 2.

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