Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.817470,-84.719810
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway (former Cincinnati Southern Railway) over Kentucky River
Design: truss/deck
Design Details:
Total Length: 1125.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Cantilever Bridge over Kentucky River on Norfolk Southern Railway (former Cincinnati Southern Railway) in High Bridge
History: Built in 1911 to replace the original bridge built in 1877
Built: 1911
Location: Jessamine County
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Overview
The High Bridge is the first Cantilever bridge built in North America. When it was built in 1877 it was also the highest bridge in the world. The bridge is 240' high from the Kentucky River.
Photo taken by James McCray in March 2008
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Oblique View (Northern Face of Bridge)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Eastern Abutment and Approach
Photo taken by James McCray
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South Face of Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray in March 2008
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Eastern End of Bridge
Photo taken by James McCray
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Inside the Cantilever Truss
Photo taken by James McCray
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Historic Plaque
Photo taken by James McCray
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Historic Plaque (Reverse Side)
Photo taken by James McCray
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Train Crosses Bridge
The bridge is still in use since 1877!
Photo taken by James McCray
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Kentucky Highbridge Looking West On Flood Plain Of River
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Kentucky Highbridge Without Train
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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North Abutment Looking West
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Central Pier Of River Channel Looking Sw
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Highbridge From Near North Abutment Looking Se
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Construction Detail Of Northern Pier. Construction At North Abutment
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Pier Detail Of Vertical Members North Abutment Looking Se
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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General View Looking S
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
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Construction of New High Bridge.
The 1911 bridge being built around the 1877. Dated 1910-10-03
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Railroad tracks of High Bridge
On the Old bridge deck, looking east through the towers with station building in distance. The towers were never supposed to have been used, but in this shot it looks like they have been used as support for the new bridge approach. Notice the "American Bridge Co." stencil on a girder to the left and flanges for the mounting of portal bracing which will go in when the old bridge is removed. (see photos #15 & 16)
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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New Bridge Near Completion; Train on Old
Was the the last train on old bridge? Also towers for Roebling suspension bridge of 1851 can be seen.
Elmer L. Foote Lantern Slide Collection, Lexington Public Library
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Men sitting and standing on High Bridge-train on top tracks
Was this the first train across the new bridge? At this point both bridges appear usable. A close look at the nearest vertical columns shows brackets for the portal bracing which will be installed when the old bridge is removed. See photos #15 & 16 for that.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Postcard of the two bridges
Date unknown
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Postcard of the two bridges at night
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Postcard of the two bridges
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Postcard
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Postcard
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Postcard of suspension bridge tower and south approach
Date unknown
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Postcard
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Postcard
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View from bridge
View from Norfolk Southern passenger special, April 11, 2013
Photo taken by Norfolk Southern April 11, 2012
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Published prior to 1923
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Published prior to 1923
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Published prior to 1923
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Published prior to 1923
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an old postcard
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.842222,-84.645000
Carries KY 1268 over Jessamine Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Four-span stone arch
Total Length: 125.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet
Overview: Four-span stone arch bridge over Jessamine Creek on Ky-1268 in Wilmore
History: Built ca. 1930 by the Works Progress Administration; rehabilitated 1966
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Jessamine County
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Overview
This is a four span stone arch bridge.
Photo taken by James McCray
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Oblique View (North Face)
Photo taken by James McCray
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West End
Photo taken by James McCray
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Closeup of Stone Arches
Photo taken by James McCray
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East End
Photo taken by James McCray
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"Arches in the Dark"
Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
Status:
Location: 37.817114,-84.719985
Carries Cincinnati Southern Railway over Kentucky River
Design: truss/deck/whipple
Design Details: Whipple deck truss
Total Length: 1125.0 Feet
Span Length: 525.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck truss bridge over Kentucky River on Cincinnati Southern Railway at High Bridge
History: Built 1876-77, new superstructure built in 1910-11, original substructure demolished in 1913
Built: 1877
Location: Jessamine County
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First High Bridge
Side view of High Bridge of 1877. Lots of I-bars in this bridge.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, 1910-1911 University of Kentucky
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First Cantilever Under Construction
It took a brave man to work out there I'd bet!
Clay Lancaster Slide Collection:University of Kentucky
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High Bridge with Train Crossing
Wow! Towers are visible from the unfinished suspension bridge Roebling started in 1851.
Elmer L. Foote Lantern Slide Collection, Lexington Public Library
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High Bridge
Two cranes at start of construction of new bridge.
Louis Edward Nollau F Series Photographic Print Collection, University of Kentucky
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Construction under way on post of High Bridge.
The new columns around the old ones. Notice the concrete layer added to the pier.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Construction on post of High Bridge.
Temporary support in place.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Construction on High Bridge-man beside CAUTION sign.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Construction on both ends of High Bridge.
Work is moving along. Dated 1910-10-03
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Railroad tracks of High Bridge-men walking ahead.
This is on the deck if the first bridge with the trusses of the second bridge around and over it.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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Railroad tracks of High Bridge.
On the Old bridge deck, looking east through the towers with station building in distance. The towers were never supposed to have been used, but in this shot it looks like they have been used as support for the new bridge approach.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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New Bridge Near Completion; Train on Old
Was the the last train on old bridge?
Elmer L. Foote Lantern Slide Collection, Lexington Public Library
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Men sitting and standing on High Bridge-train on top tracks
Was this the first train across the new bridge? At this point both bridges appear usable.
Louis Edward Nollau High Bridge Photographic Collection, University of Kentucky
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High Bridge on Kentucky River
Details of the truss design can clearly be seen in this photo.
Photographer Archibald B. Rue Photo from University of Louisville Auther Younger Ford Albums
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Published prior to 1923
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Published prior to 1923
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High Bridge Kentucky
Historic Postcard view
Status: Removed by not replaced
Location: 37.892874,-84.513760
Carries old 169 over Hickman Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 200.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Hickman Creek on old 169
History: Built 1915 by the Empire Bridge Co. of Lexington, KY to replace a covered bridge, Abandoned Spring 1987; Demolished Novermber 2011
Built: 1915
Location: Jessamine County
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looking from the road
Photo taken by J.P.
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oblique shot
Photo taken by J.P.
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Oblique shot 2
Photo taken by J.P.
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main span
Photo taken by J.P.
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road closed
Photo taken by J.P.
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deck shot
Photo taken by J.P.
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original color of this bridge
Photo taken by J.P.
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truss detail
Photo taken by J.P.
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were one span meets the next
Photo taken by J.P.
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truss detail
Photo taken by J.P.
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pratt truss
Photo taken by J.P.
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lattice rail
Photo taken by J.P.
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deck shot 2
Photo taken by J.P.
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four span deck shot
Photo taken by J.P.
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west side of bridge
Photo taken by J.P.
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main span
Photo taken by J.P.
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2 of the double intersecting truss
Photo taken by J.P.
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pillar
Photo taken by J.P.
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east pillar
Photo taken by J.P.
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underneath east approach
Photo taken by J.P.
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east approach
Photo taken by J.P.
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under pratt pony
Photo taken by J.P.
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west side abundment
Photo taken by J.P.
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west truss
Photo taken by J.P.
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west truss 2
Photo taken by J.P.
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deck shot looking west
Photo taken by J.P.
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rivets
Photo taken by J.P.
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more rivets
Photo taken by J.P.
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missing plaque
Photo taken by J.P.
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Cambria
Photo taken by J.P.
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damage to west abundment
Photo taken by J.P.
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oblique of entire bridge
Photo taken by J.P.
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straight on 1
Photo taken by J.P.
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first two approaches
Photo taken by J.P.
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main span
Photo taken by J.P.
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overview
Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
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Photo taken by James McCray
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.847676,-84.436200
Carries KY 39 over Kentucky River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Ferry
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Ferry across Kentucky River on KY 39
History: Ferry Started 1785 by John Craig under charter from the Virgina Legislature. Oldest business in Kentucky.
Built: 1785
Location: Jessamine County
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Valley View Ferry.jpg
Taken 19 Feb. 2008, Posted in public domain on Wikipedia.
Photo taken by Kafka Liz
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Photo taken by Joe Virruso in October 2013
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Photo taken by Joe Virruso in October 2013
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Photo taken by Joe Virruso in October 2013
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Old bridge piers seen while crossing the ferry
Photo taken by Joe Virruso in October 2013
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 37.861546,-84.701456
Carries Old US 68 over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Old US 68
History:
Built:
Location: Jessamine County
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from kentucky ditigal library
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North Entrance
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Looking south
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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standing Center
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Top of the Tunnel face
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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just inside the tunnel
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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whats left of the curb.
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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South Oblique
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Looking North
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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South Oblique 2
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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standing in the tunnel
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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rock detail
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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North Face from the road.
Photo taken by J.P. in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.886066,-84.576048
Carries Ky-169 over Ns (Cno&Tp) System
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 89.9 Feet
Span Length: 38.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Ns (Cno&Tp) System on Ky-169
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Jessamine County
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
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Photo taken by James McCray in May 2013
Status: Open
Location: 37.770232,-84.613900
Carries Old Danville Pike over Danville Rd
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Danville Rd on Old Danville Pike
History:
Built:
Location: Jessamine County
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Photo taken by Ben Tate
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.
