Ross Booth Memorial Bridge Explained

Winfield Toll Bridge
Coordinates:38.5344°N -81.8981°W
Builder:Harrington and Cortelyou, Inc.; John F. Beasley Construction Co.; Vincennes Steel Company
Added:December 15, 2011
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:11000931[1]

The Ross Booth Memorial Bridge, historically known as the Winfield Toll Bridge, also known as, is a historic three-span cantilever Warren Truss bridge located at Winfield and Red House, Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, and spans the Kanawha River, carrying West Virginia Route 34. The cantilever through-truss consists of two anchor spans each in length and the main span in length between pier center lines. The main span consists of two 128feet cantilever arms and a 205feet suspended span.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. 2011-12-23. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/12/11 through 12/16/11. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Winfield Toll Bridge . August 2011. Courtney Fint . State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.