Brent Spence Bridge
Brent Spence Bridge | |
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The Brent Spence Bridge viewed from Covington, Kentucky in 2025 | |
| Coordinates | 39°05′27″N 84°31′22″W / 39.09087°N 84.52291°W |
| Carries | 8 lanes (4 upper, 4 lower) of I-71 / I-75 |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Maintained by | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 1,736 feet (529 m) |
| Longest span | 830.5 feet (253.1 m) |
| History | |
| Construction cost | $10 million (equivalent to $78 million in 2024 dollars) |
| Opened | November 25, 1963 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Brent Spence Bridge | |
The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The top deck carries Kentucky-bound (southbound) traffic while the bottom deck carries Ohio-bound (northbound) traffic.