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The Interstate 24 Bridge may refer to one of two distinct bridges on Interstate 24.

Illinois-Kentucky

I-24 bridge across the Ohio River
See also: List of crossings of the Ohio River § Kentucky–Illinois

The Interstate 24 Bridge is a two-span tied arch bridge that carries I-24 across the Ohio River. Built in 1973, it is 5,623.4 feet (1,714.0 m) in length and has two main spans, 731.5 feet (223.0 m) and 633 feet (193 m) long.[1] It is one of two road bridges connecting the Metropolis-Brookport, Illinois area with Paducah, Kentucky, with the other being the Brookport Bridge upstream to the east.

Tennessee

See also: List of crossings of the Tennessee River

The Interstate 24 Bridge is a continuous box and plate girder bridge over the Tennessee River built in 1965. It is just slightly upstream from Nickajack Dam and was within sight of the former Marion Memorial Bridge.

References

  1. ^ Baughn, James; Burmaster, Bill; et al. (2005-07-29). "Paducah Bridge". Retrieved 2007-08-01.

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