Bridges
Since the 1890s, East Liverpool and the West Virginia communities of Chester and Newell have been connected by three different bridges spanning the Ohio River.
- Chester Bridge (1896-1969) - Connected College Street in East Liverpool with 1st Street in Chester. It was the original bridge to carry U.S. Route 30. The bridge closed on May 14, 1969 and was demolished in 1970.
- Newell Bridge (1905–present) - Connects West 5th Street near East Liverpool City Hospital with West Virginia State Route 2. It is the only privately-owned toll bridge on the Ohio River, as it is owned and operated by the Homer Laughlin China Company out of Newell.
- Jennings Randolph Bridge (1977–present) - Replaced the demolished Chester Bridge in the 1970s as the span connecting East Liverpool and Chester and carrying Route 30 over the river. Named for West Virginia congressman/senator Jennings Randolph (in office 1933-1947 and 1958-1985, respectively).
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