Ohio Street Bridge
Image by Becky Trammell.
Planning for construction on 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 4th, 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 the northern sections of the city. The bridges were closed to vehicles in 1972 because of unsafe structural conditions and the oldest span was demolished. (1980)
The marker is located on the north side of the bridge, off East Wichita Street, Wichita Falls Texas 76301.
GPS 33-degrees 55' 53" N 98-degrees 29' 46.23" W.
GPS 33-degrees 55' 53" N 98-degrees 29' 46.23" W.