Central Bridge

Nonexistent for 80 years, since OSHA was formed in 1971.

Four men lost their lives during the construction of the Central Bridge. One, a family member was painting the bridge when he fell to his death below. Where was KYOSHA then?

Doubtful, Chris. Cincinnati and Newport have little respect for anything of historical significance. If that's what you're interested in, this is really a lousy place to live.

I would have to guess that if this bridge was still standing today, they would not make the decision to demolish it. What a beautiful bridge this was!

I goofed (hehehe) I wanted to say (it was built in 1890, not 1891 or 1872 corrected

If you look on page / picture 38 of the Central Bridge, it says it was built in 1890 not in 1891 or 1972

One of those monumental spans that makes you shake your head and wonder "what the H...! were they thinking"!!

The HAER and Bill's photos on this monumental structure that once stood. Seeing all of these photos just shows how neat a bridge the first standard cantaleiver actually was. I was young when the bridge was lost and could not understand design details too well before. I really don't think this bridge was as narrow as 17 feet which the L&N probably was when it was open. It was probably between 22 and 25 feet wide. Does anybody know the truss design for the two KY side spans. They look like camelback with double intersection and almost PA like in the middle. I've never seen any other design like this listed on HB or elsewhere. The new bridge today probably carries the same amount of traffic the old bridge did. It was just a shame OH and KY didn't have the mind to keep a bridge like this around for generations to enjoy.

A great bridge along Historic Old 27!

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The thing I remember most about it is how it sang, and how slick it got when it was wet from fog. One night I crossed from the Ohio side and found one of my friends wrecked on the Kentucky side. He'd forgotten how slick it could be. Killed the car, btw.

These turned up in a box of pics I hadn't looked through in years. Glad you liked them.

I noticed when I was there a few years ago they had placed the 1891 King Bridge Co. plaques on the new bridge. Talk about adding insult to injury.

By the way, Thanks for adding that photo Bill!

Bill, the picture you posted here is that of the old Central Bridge. It was built in 1891 and was like the first of its kind cantaleiver through truss. My great-grandfather collected tolls there until they discontinued. Pics of this bring back memories of crossing to visit family. Even with the distinction of this bridge nothing was done to save it and it was lost in 1992. The bridge description here may be an offtrack one of the L&N Bridge.

I am happy somebody found and posted a pic of this classic Cincinatti bridge. It was a shame it was dynamited then replaced with the ugly truss that sits there now.