About Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
Construction on a bridge atop the Greenup Locks and Dam was begun by the Traylor Brothers of Evansville in March 1984. 1 The project, costing $18.3 million, was funded by $10.8 million from the federal government, $5 million from Ohio, and $2.5 million from Kentucky.
The bridge, named the Jesse Stuart Bridge after the Greenup County native and author, was inaugurated on October 31, 1986. 1 It opened to traffic a few weeks later, providing a connection between US Route 23 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and US Route 52 in Scioto County, Ohio. It later provided a connection to the AA Highway.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Girder — Plate |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 3,526' |
| Main Span | 380' |
| Deck Width | 43' |
| Roadway Width | 40' |
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Construction on a bridge atop the Greenup Locks and Dam was begun by the Traylor Brothers of Evansville in March 1984. 1 The project, costing $18.3 million, was funded by $10.8 million from the federal government, $5 million from Ohio, and $2.5 million from Kentucky.
The bridge, named the Jesse Stuart Bridge after the Greenup County native and author, was inaugurated on October 31, 1986. 1 It opened to traffic a few weeks later, providing a connection between US Route 23 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and US Route 52 in Scioto County, Ohio. It later provided a connection to the AA Highway.
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Daykin, Tom. “Dedication of bridge set Friday in Greenup.” Herald-Leader, 30 Oct. 1986.
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