Cairo Ohio 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 across the Ohio River between Wickliffe, Kentucky and Cairo, Illinois. Of all the Ohio River crossings, it is the furthest downstream; the Mississippi River can be seen while crossing the bridge and looking westward.
Cairo Ohio River Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.9935°N 89.1462°W |
| 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 |
| Location | |
This is an authorized truck route.
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