Carroll Lee Cropper Bridge

The Carroll Lee Cropper Bridge is a steel arch bridge that spans the Ohio River between Boone County, Kentucky and Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It carries four lanes of traffic as part of Interstate 275 and features a continuous arched steel design that rises above the waterway.

Construction of this bridge between 1968 and 1977 replaced ferry service and created a permanent crossing between the two states. The new connection transformed how people and goods moved between Indiana and Kentucky.

The bridge bears the name of Judge Carroll Lee Cropper who served Boone County for twenty years and influenced local infrastructure development.

You can reach this bridge easily via Interstate 275, and it serves as a major crossing between the two states. Access it from multiple on-ramps and plan your timing around rush hour traffic if traveling during peak times.

The bridge foundations required specialized engineering techniques to handle the Ohio River's powerful currents. These challenging river conditions made the construction process distinctive from typical highway bridge projects.

Location: Indiana

Location: Kentucky

Official opening: 1977

GPS coordinates: 39.10350,-84.82560

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21