Young's High Bridge, Railway bridge in Anderson County, United States
The metal cantilever bridge spans 1,659 feet across the Kentucky River, connecting Anderson County and Woodford County at a height of 283 feet.
Built in 1889 by the Union Bridge Company and Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, the bridge served the Louisville Southern Railroad until its last freight train crossed in 1985.
The structure stands as a testament to late 19th-century American engineering, with its 551-foot cantilever span marking a significant achievement in bridge construction methods.
The bridge currently functions as a platform for bungee jumping activities managed by Vertigo Bungee, offering the highest platform bridge jump in North America at 240 feet.
Adjacent to the bridge, the Bluegrass Railroad and Museum operates excursion train rides, allowing visitors to reach the eastern end of this historic structure.
Location: Anderson County
Official opening: 1889
GPS coordinates: 38.04040,-84.84570
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:08
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