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Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River in Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift

Length: 3,240 ft. Main Span: 519 ft. Roadway: 32.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski

This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.

Mehring Way Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (1 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Mehring Way in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 7,440 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Unknown

A heavily skewed, large through truss overpass that is rare as a continuous truss.

Brent Spence Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2.1 Kilometers)

I-75 and I-70 Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,736 ft. Main Span: 831 ft. Roadway: 91.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters

This impressive double deck cantilever truss bridge features an attractive design despite its relatively late construction date.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.5 Miles (2.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)

This is a gargantuan bridge and is composed of extremely massive members.

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Brighton Approach Bridge
Colerain Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.6 Kilometers)

Colerain Avenue Ramp Over Central Parkway (US-27, US-127, US-52) in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1925 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati

This overpass bridge is noted for its deep, heavy beams and curved design.

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Western Hills Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.6 Kilometers)

Harrison Avenue Over Mill Creek, Spring Grove Avenue, State Avenue, and Railroad in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder,

Length: 3,145 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 48.2 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1932 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and MacDougald Construction Company of Atlanta, Georgia and J. R. Biedinger

This is a massive, long double-deck viaduct including a complex system of ramps and two rare double-deck arch spans.

Roebling Bridge
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2 Miles (3.3 Kilometers)

Multiple Roads/Routes Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 2,162 ft. Main Span: 1,057 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1866 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and John A. Roebling

One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!

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4th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

4th Street Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Kenton County, Kentucky and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,002 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Unknown

This is an impressive 1930s Warren camelback truss bridge with deck truss approach spans.

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Central Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4.1 Kilometers)

US-27 Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Newport: Hamilton County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 40 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,342 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1891 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Ferris, Kaufman, and Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The demolition of this, one of the most important historic bridges in the country, destroyed an entire segment of bridge history.

Columbia Parkway Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.1 Kilometers)

Columbia Parkway Over I-174 and Various Streets in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,659 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1938 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati

This impressive continuous deck truss carries Columbia Parkway over several streets.

Ida Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.7 Miles (4.4 Kilometers)

Ida Street Over Wareham Street in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 374 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Eerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and J. R. Biedinger

This beautifully detailed arch bridge has been fully restored.

Purple People Bridge
L&N Railroad Bridge / Newport Southbank Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway (Rail-Trail, Former Satatoga Street) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Newport: Hamilton County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,659 ft. Main Span: 510 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and M.J. Becker

A very old, and unbelievably complex giant of a bridge that has been spared demolition, and is currently open to pedestrians.

McMillan Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (4.9 Kilometers)

McMillan Street Over US-42 in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 117 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1937 By: Kerpen Construction Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Cincinnati

This bridge is an extremely rare example of a steel rigid-frame bridge, also noted for its outstanding Art Moderne architectural detailing.

Covington and Newport Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (4.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Campbell County, Kentucky and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

A large three span railroad truss bridge provides interest to an otherwise unsightly junkyard area.

Mill Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

Mill Creek Road Over Mill Creek in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 311 ft. Main Span: 141 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Unknown

This is a very late example in Ohio of a medium span riveted through truss.

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Eden Park Reservoir Dam
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 Kilometers)

Remains of Dam Access Road Over Drained Reservoir in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1878 By: Unknown

Very little remains of this dam, which featured a bridge-like design, with a deck on top, and was noted for its ornate stonework and handsome lattice railing.

Eden Park Bridge
Cliff Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 Kilometers)

Cliff Drive Over Eden Park Drive in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Melan Arch Construction Company of New York, New York and Frederick von Emperger of New York, New York

Among the oldest surviving concrete bridges in America, this is the first and oldest concrete bridge in Ohio.

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Twin Lakes Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.8 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Twin Lakes in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Granitoid Company of Cincinnati, Ohio

This small park footbridge was a very old concrete arch bridge, but what is seen today may not be original.

Victory Parkway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (5.9 Kilometers)

Victory Parkway (Eden Park Drive) Over Kemper Lane in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati, J. Robert Biedinger City Engineer

This concrete deck arch bridge has a very ornate appearance.

Van Voast Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

Van Voast Avenue Walkway Over Railroad (CSX) in Bellevue: Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This uncommon riveted pedestrian truss bridge was preserved.

Mill Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Procter and Gamble Access) Over Mill Creek in Cincinnati and St. Bernard: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Riverside Bridge Company of Martins Ferry, Ohio

This bridge is a rare surviving example of a bridge built by the Riverside Bridge Company.

Cincinnati Municipal Water Intake Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Maintenance Access Over Ohio River in Fort Thomas: Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This unique and impressive bridge provides access to a beautiful stone pump house along the edge of the Ohio River.

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Cleves Warsaw Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 Kilometers)

Cleves Warsaw Road (CR-209) Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 244 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Brackett Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and Massillon Bridge and Structural Company

This beautiful truss bridge is only the latest victim of Hamilton County's lack of vision.

Benson Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

Benson Street Over Mill Creek in Lockland: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 31 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Unknown and E. A. Gast

This may have been the first rainbow arch bridge ever built in the United States.

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.

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