Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Tyrone "S" Bridge

On this page: Photos · Map · Facts · Categories · Update Log · Sources · Comments

Photos

Overview

The Tyrone "S" Bridge is one of only two of its kind in the nation. The other "S" bridge is the Blaine Hill "S" Bridge in Ohio. To the right of the bridge is the historic Tyrone High Bridge. For more info on the Tyrone High Bridge, see its respective photos/info page. For more info on the only other "S" bridge in the USA, see the Blaine Hill "S" Bridge photos/info page.

Photo taken by James McCray

View high-res version

< Previous (2 of 9) Next >

Eastern End of Bridge

If one is going from east to west the bridge will curve to the left and then will curve to the right on the western side of the river.

Photo taken by James McCray

View high-res version

< Previous (3 of 9) Next >

Western End of Bridge

Bridge curves to the left and then sharply to the right.

Photo taken by James McCray

View high-res version

< Previous (4 of 9) Next >

Western End

Photo taken by James McCray

View high-res version

< Previous (5 of 9) Next >

Oblique View (Northern Face)

Photo taken by James McCray

View high-res version

Facts

Overview: Deck truss bridge over Kentucky River and on US 62
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1932
Design: Deck truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 359.8 ft.
Total length: 1,254.6 ft.
Deck width: 21.6 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: Jo Blackburn Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.04083, -84.84667 (decimal degrees)
38°02'27" N, 84°50'48" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 18706 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 4,249