The Legend Of Ohio's Screaming Bridge Will Make Your Hair Stand On End

Few people realize just how many haunted bridges there are hiding in the Buckeye State. (Be sure to check out this list.) Long-forgotten structures of the past with roads that are no longer drivable, they’re often the center of Ohio’s creepiest legends. One such bridge is the infamous “Cry Baby Bridge” in Salem, Ohio. While the details of the legend are unclear, the screams of a baby late into the night aren’t.

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Please note: Exploring past the guardrail on the road is prohibited, so observe the bridge from afar.

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One legend claims a mother threw her baby over the bridge late at night because she was disowned by her family for having the child. Another legend claims a couple once lost their child along this road while they were stopped at the bridge. Some say the child drowned beneath the bridge, while others say it just wandered off. Whatever the story, many say you can still hear the child's cries at night.

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Locals also say that if you park your car in front of the guardrail at midnight and shine your headlights on the bridge, a white mist will come out from under the bridge—right towards your car.

To see closer images of the bridge and the surrounding area, watch the short video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAiMbk3tRPk

What do you think of this local legend? Do you believe it’s true? Have you ever had any spooky encounters here? Let us know!

For more haunted bridges in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Stories Behind These 9 Haunted Bridges In Ohio Will Keep You Up At Night.