Cairo Ohio River Bridge
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Not to be confused with Cairo Mississippi River Bridge.
The Cairo Ohio River Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying U.S. Route 51, U.S. Route 60, and U.S. Route 62[2] across the Ohio River between Wickliffe, Kentucky[2] and Cairo, Illinois. Of all the Ohio River crossings, it is the farthest downstream; the Mississippi River can be seen while crossing the bridge and looking westward.
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Cairo Ohio River Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 36.9935°N 89.1462°W / 36.9935; -89.1462 |
Carries | 2 lanes of US 51 / US 60 / US 62 |
Crosses | Ohio River |
Locale | Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois |
Maintained by | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
Characteristics | |
Design | Cantilever bridge |
Total length | 5,863.7 feet (1,787.3 m) |
Width | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
Longest span | 800 feet (240 m) |
Clearance above | 19.6 feet (6.0 m) |
History | |
Opened | November 11, 1938[1] |
Location | |
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