Interstate 24 Bridge

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The Interstate 24 Bridge may refer to one of two distinct bridges on Interstate 24.

[edit] Illinois-Kentucky

I-24 bridge across the Ohio River
I-24 bridge across the Ohio River

The Interstate 24 Bridge is a two-span tied arch bridge that carries I-24 across the Ohio River. Built in 1973, it is 5,623.4 feet (1,714.0 m) in length.[1] The bridge is one of two that connects the Metropolis, Illinois area with Paducah, Kentucky.

[edit] Tennessee

The Interstate 24 Bridge is a continuous box and plate girder bridge over the Tennessee River. It is just slightly upstream from Nickajack Dam and within sight of the Marion Memorial Bridge.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Baughn, James, Burmaster, Bill, et. al (2005-07-29). Paducah Bridge. Retrieved on 2007-08-01.