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The Disasters and Politics of the Wheeling Bridge Abraham Reyes 1.011 May 12, 2003 Background Constructed in 1849 It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of construction Caused a legal battle between Pittsburgh, PA and Wheeling, WV First bridge to span the Ohio River Connected the National Road between West Virginia and Ohio Destroyed in 1854 by a storm and reconstructed in 1860 Oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in operation Major Costs of Wheeling Bridge Total construction costs including rebuilding were about $400,000 Bridge impeded some steamboat traffic on the