This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1927: General U.S. Grant

Portsmouth, Ohio and Fullerton, Kentucky, USA - Ohio River
Bridgemeister ID:151 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1927
Name:General U.S. Grant
Location:Portsmouth, Ohio and Fullerton, Kentucky, USA
Crossing:Ohio River
Coordinates:38.725 N 82.99833 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Robinson and Steinman, J.E. Greiner, Dravo Co.
References:AAJ, PTS2, SSS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles)
Status:Demolished, July 2001
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 213.4 meters (700 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 106.7 meters (350 feet)
Deck width:28.5 feet

Notes:

  • AAJ: "Recabled" in 1939.

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Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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