Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge, Suspension bridge in Maysville, United States.
The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Maysville, Kentucky, and Aberdeen, Ohio. Steel towers with an X-pattern bracing system hold the cables that carry the roadway above the river.
The bridge was designed and built in 1931 by the engineering firm Modjeski and Masters. It has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its place in the story of American steel bridge construction.
The bridge links two states, Kentucky and Ohio, and locals cross it daily for work, shopping, and errands on both sides of the river. The X-pattern bracing on the towers is easy to spot from the riverbanks and gives the structure a look unlike most bridges in the region.
Weight restrictions introduced after 2020 restoration work apply to the bridge, so drivers of heavy vehicles should check before crossing. Access can also be affected by weather or maintenance periods, so it is worth confirming conditions before you visit.
The steel components for the bridge were delivered by barge along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, using the waterway as a transport route for the heavy materials. This meant the river that the bridge now crosses was the same route used to bring it into existence.
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