Irvin S. Cobb Bridge, Steel truss road bridge between Brookport, Illinois and Paducah, Kentucky, United States.
The Irvin S. Cobb Bridge spans 5,387 feet across the Ohio River with ten steel truss sections and a see-through iron grating deck.
Built in 1929 by Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company and Union Bridge Construction Company, the bridge replaced an essential ferry transportation service.
The bridge name honors Irvin S. Cobb, a notable Kentucky journalist and humorist who contributed to American literature in the early 20th century.
Vehicle restrictions limit the bridge to cars under 8 feet wide and 9 feet 6 inches tall, with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour.
The bridge deck features iron grating suspended 80 to 90 feet above the river, allowing drivers to see the Ohio River flowing beneath them.
Location: Illinois
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 37.11470,-88.62920
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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