Brent Spence Bridge

Brent Spence Bridge
The Brent Spence Bridge viewed from Covington, Kentucky
Coordinates39°05′27″N 84°31′22″W / 39.09087°N 84.52291°W / 39.09087; -84.52291
Carries8 lanes (4 upper, 4 lower) of I-71 / I-75
CrossesOhio River
LocaleCovington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio
Maintained byKentucky Transportation Cabinet
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length1,736 feet (529 m)
Longest span830.5 feet (253.1 m)
History
Construction cost$10 million (equivalent to $76 million in 2023 dollars)
OpenedNovember 25, 1963 (1963-11-25)
Location

The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The top deck carries Kentucky-bound traffic while the bottom deck carries Ohio-bound traffic.