Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Overview

The High Bridge is the first Cantilever bridge built in North America. When it was built in 1877 it was also the highest bridge in the world. The bridge is 240' high from the Kentucky River.

Photo taken by James McCray in March 2008

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Oblique View (Northern Face of Bridge)

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Eastern Abutment and Approach

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South Face of Bridge

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Eastern End of Bridge

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Facts

Overview: Cantilever Bridge over Kentucky River on Norfolk Southern Railroad in High Bridge, KY
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built in 1877 as the first Cantilever bridge in North America and was the highest bridge in the world at the time it was built. The bridge is 240' high.
Dimensions: Total length: 1,125 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.81747, -84.71981 (decimal degrees)
37°49'03" N, 84°43'11" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 36348 (Bridgehunter.com ID)