Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, Road bridge in Ashland, Kentucky
The Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge spans 738 feet across the Ohio River, featuring a cantilever design with multiple traffic lanes connecting Kentucky to Ohio.
The bridge opened in 1931 as a toll structure under the Murphy Toll Bridge Act, becoming toll-free in 1941 during a ceremony with Governor Keen Johnson.
The structure bears the name of Ben M. Williamson, a United States Senator and local businessman who contributed to the region's development.
The bridge carries southbound traffic on US Route 23 Spur, with three lanes directing vehicles from Coal Grove, Ohio toward Ashland, Kentucky.
In 2007, workers painted the bridge in light green, creating a visual contrast with the adjacent blue Simeon Willis Bridge and matching Ashland's city logo.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: 1932
Official opening: 1932
GPS coordinates: 38.48420,-82.64110
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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