Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Photos taken by Jonathan Maxwell

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Looking overhead

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Close-up of pier

Facts

Overview: Pair of tied-arch bridges over the Ohio River on I-471 in Cincinnati
Status: Open to eight total lanes of traffic
History: Constructed started 1971; opened to limited traffic 1977; dedicated 1981; entire I-471 project completed 1985
Design: Steel through arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 757.6 ft.
Total length: 2,099.5 ft.
Deck width: 50.1 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 18.0 ft.
Also called: Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (official name)
Inventory number: BH 27598 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

October 26, 2005: Posted photos from Jonathan Maxwell

Sources

Jonathan Maxwell - themaxwellshouse [at] roadrunner [dot] com
Cincinnati-Transit.net

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