Carl Perkins Bridge
| Carl D. Perkins Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| Carries |
  2 lanes of Truck U.S. Route 23 and  Ohio State Route 852 |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Portsmouth, Ohio and South Portsmouth, Kentucky |
| Maintained by | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Longest span | 274 m |
| History | |
| Opened | January 28, 1988 |
The Carl D. Perkins Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans the Ohio River between Portsmouth, Ohio and Greenup County, Kentucky. The bridge carries the two lanes of State Route 852 and Truck Route U.S. Highway 23. The bridge connects to Kentucky Route 8. During the demolition of the original U.S. Grant Bridge and the construction of its replacement upstream, it was the only highway bridge connecting Ohio to Kentucky at Portsmouth. The Perkins Bridge also served as a detour for U.S. Highway 23 during this time period.
The bridge opened on January 28, 1988. It is named after the late Carl D. Perkins, Congressman from the 7th District of Kentucky.
A view of the Carl Perkins Bridge from U.S. 52 with a bridge (SR 104 & SR 73) crossing the Scioto River in the foreground
Further reading
- Carl Perkins Bridge at Bridges & Tunnels
See also
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Coordinates: 38°43′40″N 83°01′04″W / 38.7279°N 83.0177°W