Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge

Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
Taken from the Kentucky side
Carries	Business U.S. Route 62/Business U.S. Route 68; Ohio State Route 41
Crosses	Ohio River
Locale	Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio
Maintained by	Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Design	Suspension bridge
Total length	607 meters (1,991 feet)
Longest span	323 meters (1,060 feet)
Opened	1931
Coordinates	38.649933°N 83.759626°W / 38.649933; -83.759626

The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge built in 1931 that crosses the Ohio River and connects Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio. Its main span is 1,060 feet (323 meters) long, and the total length of the bridge is 1,991 feet (607 meters). The bridge was designed by Modjeski and Masters and was open to traffic on November 25, 1931.

It is currently in use and is not slated for demolition as the bridge was closed for rehabilitation in 2003 and 2004 after the William H. Harsha Bridge was completed. URS Corp. prepared the rehabilitation plans which consisted of a deck replacement, structural steel repairs, a new inspection walkway, and a new handrail on the main spans. The bridge was painted and returned to its original color, silver. It was rumored that the bridge was painted green during World War II to help 'disguise' it from air attacks. National Engineering and Contracting Company completed the construction and painting for the rehabilitation at a cost of $5.7 million.

The bridge originally opened with a toll. Those tolls were removed in 1945 to much fanfare - including celebrations from the local Rotary and Lions club, and a parade in downtown Maysville.

See also

• List of crossings of the Ohio River

External links

• Entry at Bridgemeister.com
• Simon Kenton Bridge at Structurae
• Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge at Bridges & Tunnels