The Twin Bridges - Henderson, KY
N 37° 54.470 W 087° 32.977
16S E 451684 N 4195731
The Twin Bridges that cross the Ohio River on US41
Waymark Code: WMGKAV
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2013
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The Twin Bridges (officially called Bi-State Vietname Gold Star Bridges) are the bridges that span the Ohio River on Hwy US41.
The bridges are separate for the northbound and southbound traffic. The northbound is actually much longer in total, totalling 720 feet for the span. The southbound is only 600 feet. Both stand 100 feet above the Ohio River with the girdwork also being 100 feet above the road surface.
Despite contrary belief, the bridges are entirely in Kentucky, even the north side of the river. The common belief is that the Ohio River forms the border between the states of Kentucky and Indiana. But before the major earthquake in the area in 1812, the Ohio River was much further north than it presently flows. The border is still the same as it was in 1792 when KY became a state.
The safe parking coordinates lead you to UNDER the bridges by heading towards Ellis Park past the Toraccodero.
Parking Coordinates:: N 37° 54.686 W 087° 32.910
Date Built: 07/04/1936
Length of Span:
720 feet northbound
600 feet southbound
www:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bi-State_Vietnam_Gold_Star_Bridges
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.