Matthew E. Welsh Bridge

Matthew E. Welsh Bridge is a two-lane, single-pier cantilever bridge[1] on the Ohio River. The bridge connects Kentucky Route 313 and Indiana State Road 135, as well as the communities of Brandenburg, Kentucky and Mauckport, Indiana.

Matthew E. Welsh Bridge
Coordinates38°01′01.52″N 86°11′49.69″W
Carries2 lanes of KY 313 and SR 135
CrossesOhio River
LocaleBrandenburg, Kentucky and Mauckport, Indiana
Maintained byIndiana Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length3,098 ft (944 m)
Longest span221 m
History
Construction startAugust 1964
OpenedNovember 19, 1966
Location

It is 3,098 ft (944 m) long and was built at a cost of 5.5 million dollars, financed mainly by the State of Indiana. The truss portion of the bridge is continuous across two 725 ft (221 m) spans. Construction of the bridge began in August 1964 and the bridge was opened to traffic on November 19, 1966.

The bridge was named after Matthew E. Welsh, the 41st governor of Indiana.

Although 90% of the bridge is within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is owned and maintained by the State of Indiana.

Footnotes

  1. Durkee, Jackson, "World's Longest Bridge Spans", National Steel Bridge Alliance, May 24, 1999

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