John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge
Single-deck cantilever bridge that carries southbound I-65 across the Ohio River at Louisville / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge.
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge is a six-lane, single-deck cantilever bridge that carries southbound Interstate 65 across the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. The main span is 700 feet (213 m) (two spans) and the bridge has a total length of 2,498 feet (761 m). The span carries six southbound lanes. It is named after U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
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Coordinates | 38°15′52″N 85°44′37″W |
Carries | 6 lanes of southbound I-65 |
Crosses | Ohio River |
Locale | Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana |
Maintained by | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet[1] |
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Design | Cantilever bridge |
Total length | 2,498 ft (761 m) |
Longest span | 700 ft (213 m) × 2 spans |
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Opened | December 6, 1963 |
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