WPA Pedestrian Bridge

Other Names

Salt Creek Bridge

Bridge Number & GPS Coordinates

35-64-84

(to be determined)

WPA Pedestrian Bridge

Current Location

Cross Mound Park
11615 16th Rd SW
Stoutsville, OH  43154
Clearcreek Township | MAP

Original Location

Yes

Year Built & Builder

1936 – WPA (Works Progress Administration)

Bridge Span

(to be determined)

Her Story

In 1935, during the Great Depression, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) was created by President Roosevelt.  In 1939 it was renamed Works Projects Administration.  For eight years the program put about 8.5 million people to work on projects including public works such as school buildings, hospitals, storm drains, roads, and bridges.

This is a suspension-type bridge with steel cables.  A restoration was completed in 2017 and was reopened for foot traffic.

A beautiful piece of history, it is the only WPA project remaining in Fairfield County.

Map

Directions

Directions from Lancaster:  From the corner of N Memorial Dr (US-33) and W Main St (US-22), drive west toward Circleville on Lincoln Av (US-22, Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW) approximately 4.5 miles.  Turn south (left) onto OH-159, drive 10.6 miles.  Turn right onto Water St; drive 0.1 miles.  Turn right onto 16th Rd NW; drive 0.5 miles.  The entrance is on the left.