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X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
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Total Bridges Found: 6

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
4th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 4th Street Over Licking River Covington and Newport: Kenton County, Kentucky and Campbell County, Kentucky Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1001.7 ft
Main Span Length: 250 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1936 By: Unknown This is an impressive 1930s Warren camelback truss bridge with deck truss approach spans.Click to visit page.
Brent Spence Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-75 and I-70 Over Ohio River Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1736.4 ft
Main Span Length: 830.8 ft
Roadway Width: 91.8 ft
Main Spans: 3
1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters This impressive double deck cantilever truss bridge features an attractive design despite its relatively late construction date.Click to visit page.
C&O Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over Ohio River Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Span Length: 675 ft
Main Spans: 3
1929 By: Unknown and J. E. Greiner Company of Chicago, Illinois This is a gargantuan bridge and is composed of extremely massive members.Click to visit page.
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift Total Length: 3240 ft
Main Span Length: 519 ft
Roadway Width: 32.3 ft
Main Spans: 3
1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.Click to visit page.
Covington and Newport Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Licking River Covington and Newport: Campbell County, Kentucky and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 3 By: Unknown A large three span railroad truss bridge provides interest to an otherwise unsightly junkyard area.Click to visit page.
Roebling Bridge
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Multiple Roads/Routes Over Ohio River Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 2161.5 ft
Main Span Length: 1056.8 ft
Roadway Width: 25 ft
Main Spans: 3
1866 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of New York, New York One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!Click to visit page.

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