The Purple People Bridge, also known as the Newport Southbank Bridge, is a vibrant and iconic pedestrian bridge that spans the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newport, Kentucky.
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The Controversial History of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge
The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, also known as the Big Mac Bridge, is a remarkable structure that captivates the eye with its simple design and bold colors.
The Silent Workhorse: Columbia Parkway’s Viaduct
The Columbia Parkway Viaduct in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of those silent workhorses, standing tall for decades and doing its job without complaining.
Stone Bridges at Rentschler Forest
During a photography excursion with Jeffrey Jakucyk at Rentschler Forest MetroPark in Butler County, Ohio, we discovered two stone arch bridges spanning Kennedy Creek along the Miami & Erie Canal alignment.
The Bridges at Portsmouth, Ohio
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.
Compansion Crossing of the Brent Spence Bridge Gets Major Funding Boost
On January 4, 2022, President Joe Biden visited Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the Brent Spence Bridge project alongside senators and governors.
Exploring Huron County, Ohio
After spending the morning photographing a lighthouse along Lake Erie, I decided to head south and visit three unique trusses in Huron County, Ohio.
Lorain’s Black River Bridges
On September 26, 1940, before a crowd of 50,000, two new bridges opened in Lorain, Ohio.
Bathing a Bridge in LED Light
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.
The Crossings at Paducah
For decades, the only way to cross the Ohio River between Paducah, Kentucky, and Illinois was a narrow two-lane bridge. This was later supplemented with an interstate crossing that was plagued with problems.