High Bridge of Kentucky, Railway bridge in Jessamine County, United States
The High Bridge of Kentucky rises 275 feet above the Kentucky River, connecting Jessamine and Mercer counties through its steel structure and double tracks.
Built in 1876, this engineering marvel became the first cantilever bridge in North America, requiring over 3.6 million pounds of iron for its construction.
President Rutherford B. Hayes and General William Sherman attended the bridge dedication in 1879, marking its national importance in transportation development.
Norfolk Southern Railway operates freight trains across the bridge daily, while visitors can view the structure from the adjacent park on Kentucky Route 29.
Local artist Paul Sawyier created numerous paintings of the bridge in the early 1900s, documenting its presence above the Kentucky River Palisades.
Location: Jessamine County
Inception: 1876
GPS coordinates: 37.81680,-84.72000
Latest update: May 25, 2025 21:55
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