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The North Road Bridge is an unmarked location in Fallout 76. This pre-war traffic bridge once allowed passage over the Ohio River, and was built at the site of the historic Silver Bridge after its collapse in 1967.

Background[]

The original Silver Bridge was an eye-bar suspension bridge built in 1928, spanning the Ohio River and serving as a link between Gallipolis, Ohio and Point Pleasant, West Virginia.[1] On December 15, 1967 it collapsed during rush hour traffic, resulting in the deaths of 46 people.[1] A year after the catastrophe, Congress adopted the National Bridge Inspection standards to avoid further tragedies.[1]

The North Road Bridge was constructed between Point Pleasant and Gallipolis, and a memorial plaque was installed to commemorate the victims of the Silver Bridge collapse.[1] By 2102, the replacement bridge had itself collapsed. In 2103, the returning Followers of the Winged One converted the Point Pleasant end of the bridge into a large shrine.

Notes[]

  • The bridge is referred to as the North Road Bridge in the Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide.[Non-game 1] In-game, there is nothing to indicate its name. The Silver Bridge memorial plaque is prominently displayed nearby.
  • Originally, an upright Christmas tree could be seen at the bottom of the river beneath the collapsed bridge. This world object is no longer present.

Appearances[]

The Silver Bridge appears only in Fallout 76.

Behind the scenes[]

This location is visually based on the real world Silver Memorial Bridge, built to replace the Silver Bridge, which connected the equivalents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Gallipolis, Ohio. The original Silver Bridge collapsed on December 15, 1967, and the Memorial bridge is still standing.[Non-game 2]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Silver Bridge plaque in Point Pleasant: "SILVER BRIDGE COLLAPSE
    In 1928, Silver Bridge was constructed. It was the first eye-bar suspension bridge in the US. It served the communities of Point Pleasant, WV and Gallipolis, OH until December 15, 1967 where it collapsed tragically during rush hour traffic. 31 vehicles fell into the Ohio River and all told 46 people lost their lives. To prevent further tragedies of this nature, Congress adopted the National Bridge Inspection Standards in 1968."

Non-game

  1. Fallout 76 Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p. 300, Legend: 1. North Road Bridge (Destroyed)
  2. Silver Bridge on Bridgehunter
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