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U.S. Grant Bridge

The Bridges at Portsmouth, Ohio

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

There are two significant bridges that span the majestic Ohio River connecting Portsmouth, Ohio, to Greenup County, Kentucky. The first one is the U.S. Grant Bridge, which is a cable-stayed suspension bridge. The second bridge is the Carl D. Perkins Memorial Bridge, which is a traditional cantilevered Warren through truss bridge.

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Oakley Clark Collins Memorial Bridge

Bathing a Bridge in LED Light

Posted on February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

In a prior post about the Oakley Clark Collins Memorial Bridge, I lamented about the light pollution generated from the structure’s massive LED lights that point upward. Let’s revisit that.

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Cairo Bridge

Cairo’s Bridges

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

Connecting Cairo, Illinois are two significant cantilever truss automobile bridges to Kentucky and Missouri and replaced the last of the ferries that operated at the convergence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The first of the bridges to be completed was a crossing between Cairo and Missouri. Designed by Waddell & Hardesty and constructed by…

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Wheeling Suspension Bridge

New Wheeling Suspension Bridge Photos

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

New photos of the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River in West Virginia have been added.

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Brent Spence Bridge Closed Due to Fire

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Sherman Cahal

These are photos of the Brent Spence Bridge as it undergoes significant structural repairs because of a fire on November 11.

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