Metropolis Bridge, Railway truss bridge in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
The Metropolis Bridge extends across the Ohio River with its steel truss framework spanning 6,424 feet between Metropolis and McCracken County.
The construction of the Metropolis Bridge began in 1914 under engineer Ralph Modjeski and opened in 1917, costing four million dollars at completion.
The bridge represents early 20th-century industrial development, connecting communities and supporting regional economic growth through railway transportation.
Approximately fifteen freight trains cross the Metropolis Bridge daily, operated by Canadian National Railway while BNSF Railway handles maintenance responsibilities.
The bridge features a 708-foot span, establishing it as the longest pin-connected simple through truss span constructed worldwide.
Location: Kentucky
Official opening: 1917
Length: 1,958 m
GPS coordinates: 37.14460,-88.74200
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:44
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