Carl Perkins Bridge, Cantilever bridge across Ohio River between Washington Township and South Portsmouth, United States.
Description
Carl Perkins Bridge is a cantilever bridge spanning the Ohio River between Ohio and Kentucky. Projecting beams extend from towers on each side to support the roadway deck in its distinctive structural form.
History
The bridge opened in 1988 after replacing an earlier crossing that had structural concerns. It was built to restore a critical river crossing following inspection findings that made the previous structure unsafe.
Culture
The bridge bears the name of Carl D. Perkins, a United States Representative who dedicated over three decades to education and health initiatives in Kentucky.
Practical
The bridge carries two traffic lanes connecting state highways on each side of the river. Visitors can view the structure from the river banks or experience it while traveling across.
Did you know?
During the demolition of the original U.S. Grant Bridge, this structure provided the sole highway connection between Ohio and Kentucky at Portsmouth.
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