Carl Perkins Bridge

Carl D. Perkins Bridge
Coordinates38°43′40″N 83°01′04″W / 38.72778°N 83.01778°W / 38.72778; -83.01778
Carries2 lanes of
US 23 Truck / SR 852
CrossesOhio River
LocalePortsmouth, Ohio and South Portsmouth, Kentucky
Maintained byKentucky Transportation Cabinet
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Longest span900 ft (270 m)
History
OpenedJanuary 28, 1988
Location

The Carl D. Perkins Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans the Ohio River between Washington Township, Scioto County, Ohio and South Portsmouth, Greenup County, Kentucky. The bridge carries the two lanes of State Route 852 and Truck Route U.S. Highway 23. The bridge connects to Kentucky Route 8.

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