Matthew E. Welsh Bridge
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Matthew E. Welsh Bridge is a two-lane, single-deck cantilever bridge on the Ohio River. The bridge connects Kentucky Route 79 and Indiana State Road 135, as well as the communities of Brandenburg, Kentucky and Mauckport, Indiana. It is 3098 feet long and was built at a cost of 5.5 million dollars financed mainly by the State of Indiana. Construction of the bridge began in August 1964 and the bridge was opened to traffic on November 19, 1966.
The bridge was named after Matthew E. Welsh, the 41st governor of Indiana.
Although 90% of the Bridge is within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the bridge is owned and maintained by the State of Indiana.
 The Matthew E. Welsh Bridge, as seen from the landing in Brandenburg, Kentucky |
 Distance view of bridge from Indiana side |
 Different view of underside of bridge |
 View of the bridge from Brandenburg on a clear day |
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