Combs–Hehl Bridge

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by GrahamHardy (talk | contribs) at 09:58, 20 March 2008 (+cat). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Combs-Hehl Bridge
Coordinates39°03′31″N 84°25′55″W / 39.05849°N 84.43207°W / 39.05849; -84.43207
Carries6 lanes of I-275
CrossesOhio River
LocaleCalifornia, Ohio and Highland Heights, Kentucky
Characteristics
DesignTwin Cantilever bridge
Total length460 meters (1,509 feet)
Longest span219 meters (720 feet)
History
OpenedDecember 1979
Statistics
Daily traffic72,000
Location
Map

The Combs-Hehl Bridge is a twin span single pier cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 275 across the Ohio River. It connects Cincinnati, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky. The main span is 219 meters (720 feet) and the total length of each bridge is 460 meters (1,509 feet). The bridge is named for former governor of Kentucky Bert T. Combs and former Campbell County Judge Executive Lambert Hehl.

See also

External links