Robert H. Mollohan Bridge

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The Robert H. Mollohan Bridge is a three-span reinforced concrete arch bridge. It was designed by the Concrete Steel Engineering Company of New York and the construction work was completed by the John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project was started in the fall of 1918 and was completed in May 1921. This “Million Dollar” High Level Bridge was a major engineering achievement for its time. It ranks with a select few monumental reinforced concrete arch ridges in the nation. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic bridge has undergone a $23.5 million dollar restoration. Spanning the Monongahela River, rail lines and city streets, this 1,266 foot structure on three graceful arch rings. The Jefferson Street/High Level Bridge was renamed the Robert H. Mollohan Bridge on December 16, 2002. #Fairmont #High_Level_Bridge #Historic #Jefferson_Steet_Bridge #Million_Dollar_Bridge #Robert_H_Mollohan_Bridge #West_Virginia