Us-45 over Ohio River

Fair Condition97 years old4,520 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMcCracken
LocationOhio River -to Brookport
CarriesUs-45
CrossesOhio River
Coordinates37.11500, -88.62917

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length5339.9 ft (1627.6 m)
Max Span711.0 ft (216.7 m)
Deck Width20.3 ft (6.2 m)
Deck Area10091.1 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1929

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,520 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number073B00001N

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