Carl Perkins Bridge, Cantilever bridge across Ohio River between Washington Township and South Portsmouth, United States.
The Carl Perkins Bridge stretches 900 feet over the Ohio River with a distinctive cantilever design featuring projecting beams and structural supports.
Opening in January 1988, the bridge replaced the deteriorating U.S. Grant Bridge following inspections that revealed serious issues with suspension cables in 1978.
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.
The structure carries two lanes of State Route 852 and Truck Route U.S. Highway 23, connecting to Kentucky Route 8 for regional transportation needs.
During the demolition of the original U.S. Grant Bridge, this structure provided the sole highway connection between Ohio and Kentucky at Portsmouth.
Location: Ohio
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 28, 1988
Official opening: January 28, 1988
GPS coordinates: 38.72790,-83.01770
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:08
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