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Historic Bridges: Ballard County, Kentucky

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 2

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Cairo Ohio River Bridge
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US-60, US-62, and US-51 Over Ohio River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,865 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1937 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Modjeski and Masters
Designed by a noted engineering firm, this large cantilever truss bridge is noted for its multiple tower configuration.
Cairo Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,874 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This is a very long although relatively late example of a riveted through truss railroad bridge.

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