Interstate 275 is the beltway that runs around Cincinnati, Ohio. A portion of this beltway crosses the Ohio River 20 miles west of downtown as it runs between Indiana and Kentucky. In 1968 construction began on a four lane continuous steel arch-shaped truss bridge. It was completed in 1977.
Approaching the bridge, Kentucky ahead
The bridge is 1,759 feet long, with its largest span being 758 feet. The official name is the Carroll Lee Cropper Memorial Bridge. Carroll Lee Cropper was a judge in Boone County, Kentucky, where the bridge lands on the Kentucky side of the river. Cropper was judge for 20 years starting in 1942.
Looking downriver from the bridge, you can see the pier at the Lawrenceburg landing in the water. The pier is the header picture at the top of this post.
We crossed this bridge twice on our day trip last weekend. It is quite impressive, and stands out when you are on the riverfront in Lawrenceburg looking up river toward the bridge. This is also the bridge that ultimately was responsible for the end of service of a small local ferry.
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That’s major bridge.
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I am always impressed by the construction of big bridges like this in/over water. The Ohio is a large and very fast running river, which increases the challenges of constructing the foundations. Thanks, Tim.
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belle immagini 👍😉
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Grazie mille
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I’ve been over that bridge!
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On the way to the airport?
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We come through Cincinnati on our way down to Florida on the I74. When we reach Kentucky I always turn on Bluegrass music on the radio!
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Nothing better than Bluegrass for traveling. You take I-275 beltway over this bridge around to I-71/I-75 south?
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I have taken the I-275 but this year just I-75 right through .
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Glad that worked for you. We’ve seen signs coming from Columbus that I-71 is closed at the river. Do you trailer Biasini with you to Florida?
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No .I send him in a commercial horse transport They go straight through. We would have to find places to stop overnight and that is a big issue. Also in the big transports the horse can have a small stall and put their heads down and eat or have a drink. It is much better for them.
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Sounds like a much better plan than trailering yourself. Thanks for sharing. 😉
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When I was stationed at Wright-Patterson, I crossed that bridge multiple times when coming home to TN. There was always construction going on in Cincinnati. My guess is that there still is.
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Oh yes, downtown Cincy is all torn up. I-71 is closed at the river…
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It always is.
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