Wichita Falls Texas Bridges. (original) (raw)

View from the Suspension Footbridge
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, April 2009

Historical Marker:

Ohio Street Bridge

Planning for construction of the first bridge at this site began soon after the organization of Wichita County in 1882. The structure was built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and formally dedicated on July 4, 1886. This second span, located west of the original bridge, was completed in 1911. Both provided a vital connection between the downtown area of Wichita Falls and northern sections of the city. The bridges were closed to vehicles in 1972 because of unsafe structural conditions and the older span was demolished.
(1980)

Ohio Street Bridge Historical Marker
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, April 2009

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