When Was the Brookport Bridge Built?

The Brookport Bridge is a ten-span, steel deck, narrow two-lane truss bridge that carries U.S. Route 45 across the Ohio River in the U.S. states of Illinois and Kentucky. It connects Paducah, Kentucky, north to Brookport, Illinois.

What is the scariest bridge in Ohio?

The Stories Behind These 9 Haunted Bridges In Ohio Will Keep You Up At Night
  • Station Road Bridge (Brecksville) ...
  • Jaite Railroad Bridge (Jaite) ...
  • Y-Bridge (Zanesville) ...
  • Egypt Road "Cry Baby Bridge" (Salem) ...
  • Everett Road Covered Bridge (Peninsula) ...
  • Moonville Tunnel (McArthur) ...
  • Walhalla Road Bridge (Columbus) ...
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Why is the Brookport Bridge scary?

Some people think the bridge is scary to drive over, however as long as you are not texting while driving it is not that big of a deal. That said, evidence of distracted drivers who scraped against bridge or cars is evidence with some shrapnel noted on the bridge deck.

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