Fourteenth Street Bridge, Railroad lift bridge in Louisville, United States
The 1614-meter long metal bridge spans the Ohio River, connecting Kentucky and Indiana with multiple truss sections and a vertical lift mechanism.
The Pennsylvania Railroad commissioned this structure in 1870, establishing their first and only rail connection point into Kentucky from the northern territories.
The bridge marks the eastern boundary of Falls of the Ohio State Park, integrating industrial heritage with the regional transportation network.
The Louisville and Indiana Railroad operates this double-track steel structure, maintaining regular freight service between Louisville and Indianapolis.
At its 1870 completion, the structure ranked as the longest iron bridge in the United States, featuring 27 spans across its total length.
Location: Kentucky
Official opening: 1870
Length: 1,614 m
GPS coordinates: 38.26940,-85.76450
Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:58
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