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Clays Ferry Bridge
The Clay's Ferry Bridge is a bridge that carries Interstate 75 along with US 25 and US 421 across the Kentucky River between Madison and Fayette counties.
The original bridge at the site, the Old Clay's Ferry Bridge was constructed in 1869 and is still in use as a local road carrying Kentucky Route 2328. A new bridge was constructed in 1941 with a second span added in 1963. This new bridge was reconfigured in 1998, with the piers from the old bridges retained to support a completely new superstructure.
The first Clay's Ferry Bridge was opened in 1869. Prior to this, service across the Kentucky River was provided by ferry, which had been established since 1792.
In 1906, the bridge was purchased by the newly formed Clays Ferry Bridge Company.
After the State of Kentucky purchased the crossing on April 1, 1929, the bridge was made part of US 25. Despite this, the bridges tolls were not removed until December 24, 1930.
In 1955, the low rise bridge was given a rehabilitation.
On February 6, 1941, plans for a new high-rise span were announced. It was estimated to cost around $935,279. Approval for the construction of the new Clay's Ferry Bridge was granted by the Secretary of War on September 12, and work on this new span began on October 1. Even though World War II-related steel rationing delayed completion of the superstructure, the piers were completed on January 7, 1943. Steel was eventually obtained. After multiple delays related to winter weather, the bridge was officially opened to traffic on August 17, 1946. It was 280 feet (85 m) above the river level and was the tallest bridge east of the Mississippi after completion, with a total length of 1,736 feet (529 m).
In 1951, US route 421 was routed over the high rise bridge.
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Clays Ferry Bridge
The Clay's Ferry Bridge is a bridge that carries Interstate 75 along with US 25 and US 421 across the Kentucky River between Madison and Fayette counties.
The original bridge at the site, the Old Clay's Ferry Bridge was constructed in 1869 and is still in use as a local road carrying Kentucky Route 2328. A new bridge was constructed in 1941 with a second span added in 1963. This new bridge was reconfigured in 1998, with the piers from the old bridges retained to support a completely new superstructure.
The first Clay's Ferry Bridge was opened in 1869. Prior to this, service across the Kentucky River was provided by ferry, which had been established since 1792.
In 1906, the bridge was purchased by the newly formed Clays Ferry Bridge Company.
After the State of Kentucky purchased the crossing on April 1, 1929, the bridge was made part of US 25. Despite this, the bridges tolls were not removed until December 24, 1930.
In 1955, the low rise bridge was given a rehabilitation.
On February 6, 1941, plans for a new high-rise span were announced. It was estimated to cost around $935,279. Approval for the construction of the new Clay's Ferry Bridge was granted by the Secretary of War on September 12, and work on this new span began on October 1. Even though World War II-related steel rationing delayed completion of the superstructure, the piers were completed on January 7, 1943. Steel was eventually obtained. After multiple delays related to winter weather, the bridge was officially opened to traffic on August 17, 1946. It was 280 feet (85 m) above the river level and was the tallest bridge east of the Mississippi after completion, with a total length of 1,736 feet (529 m).
In 1951, US route 421 was routed over the high rise bridge.