Purple People Bridge
Newport Southbank Bridge | |
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The bridge in 2025 | |
| Coordinates | 39°05′53″N 84°29′52″W / 39.098019°N 84.497747°W |
| Carries | pedestrians |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Newport, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Other name | Purple People Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Truss bridge |
| Total length | 2,670 feet (810 m) |
Newport and Cincinnati Bridge | |
| Location | Spans Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Built | 1868–1872 (rebuilt 1896–1897) |
| Architect | Becker, M.J.; et al. |
| Architectural style | Subdivided Pratt truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000364 |
| Added to NRHP | April 17, 2001 |
| History | |
| Opened |
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| Location | |
Interactive map of Newport Southbank Bridge | |
The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge that stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It previously carried rail, streetcar, and vehicular traffic.