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Dayton: Bridge over Wolf Creek at its con uence with the Great Miami River
Left: The Sunrise Avenue Bridge over Wolf Creek was one of the few bridges in the Dayton area that wasn’t washed away, more than likely because it ran parallel to the Great Miami River rather than perpendicular
to it. Sunrise Avenue became West Miami Boulevard, which later became Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Long ago, the city of Dayton replaced the truss bridge with a concrete bridge, then recently replaced it with the current bridge.
Sunset Avenue was immediately across the river from Sunrise Avenue. The houses across the swollen river were on Sunset Avenue, which no longer exists.
Below: The new Edwin C. Moses Boulevard Bridge
over Wolf Creek opened in 2010 and is the city’s most visible bridge for travelers along Interstate 75. The bridge features a 55-foot-tall tower and 10 cable tendons. Each cable is individually lit, and the lit tower serves as the centerpiece. The bridge and lighting are a beautiful accent to the downtown skyline and represent a resurgence in the civic landscape as well as a 21st century rediscovery of the City Beautiful movement. The levee in the foreground is part of The Miami Conservancy District ood protection system, keeping West Dayton neighborhoods safe from Wolf Creek.
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