Carroll Lee Cropper Bridge, Steel truss bridge over Ohio River between Boone County, Kentucky and Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The bridge bears the name of Judge Carroll Lee Cropper who served Boone County for twenty years and influenced local infrastructure development.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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