Carnegie Bridge Statues

There are a lot of bridges in Cleveland. One of the best bridges is the Carnegie Avenue bridge. Unlike other bridges, this bridge has ornate statues on both ends of the bridge. The official name is The Hope Memorial Bridge.

The Hope Memorial Bridge stretches over the Cuyahoga River. Hope Memorial got its original name because it links Lorain Avenue on Cleveland's west side and Carnegie Avenue on the east side.

It is an art deco truss bridge, and was completed in 1932. Huge statues, called the “Guardians of Traffic” (designed by sculptor Henry Hering and architect Frank Walker) stand on pylons, a pair at each end of the viaduct, symbolizing progress in transportation.