John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge is a six-lane, single-deck cantilever bridge that carries southbound Interstate 65 across the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. The main span is 700 feet (213 m) (two spans) and the bridge has a total length of 2,498 feet (761 m). The span carries six southbound lanes. It is named after U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge in 2006 as seen from Jeffersonville, Indiana
Coordinates38°15′52″N 85°44′37″W
Carries6 lanes of southbound I-65
CrossesOhio River
LocaleLouisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana
Maintained byKentucky Transportation Cabinet
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length2,498 ft (761 m)
Longest span700 ft (213 m) × 2 spans
History
OpenedDecember 6, 1963
Statistics
Toll
  • Passenger Vehicle:
    • $2.52 (E-ZPass/RiverLink)
    • $3.79 (Pay-By-Plate account)
    • $5.04 (no account)
  • Medium Vehicle:
    • $6.30 (E-ZPass/RiverLink)
    • $7.55 (Pay-By-Plate account)
    • $8.81 (no account)
  • Large Vehicle:
    • $12.57 (E-ZPass/RiverLink)
    • $13.82 (Pay-By-Plate account)
    • $15.09 (no account)
Location
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