Cairo Ohio River Bridge, Cantilever bridge between Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois, United States.
The Cairo Ohio River Bridge extends 5,863 feet across the Ohio River with four support towers and a main span measuring 800 feet in length.
The Mount Vernon Bridge Company completed the construction of this steel cantilever bridge on November 11, 1938, marking a milestone in regional infrastructure development.
The bridge represents engineering progress of the 1930s with its design by Modjeski and Masters, reflecting industrial capabilities of the American Midwest during that period.
The structure carries three major routes - US 51, US 60, and US 62 - on two traffic lanes measuring 20 feet in width with a vertical clearance of 19.6 feet.
Located at the furthest downstream position of all Ohio River crossings, the bridge offers views of the Mississippi River during the crossing experience.
Location: Illinois
Location: Kentucky
Inception: November 11, 1938
Official opening: November 11, 1938
GPS coordinates: 36.99350,-89.14620
Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:52
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