Bruce K.
9/27/2023
A bit less pretty but a lot more functional than its neighbor, the Roebling bridge, this bridge carries an actual interstate river across the Ohio River. Interstate 471 joins Cincinnati Ohio with...
Daniel Carter Beard Bridge
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Newport, KY 41071
The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, colloquially known as the Big Mac Bridge, is a striking yellow twin span steel bowstring arch bridge that spans the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newport, Kentucky. Named after Daniel Carter Beard, a prominent figure in the Boy Scouts of America, this iconic bridge features a main span of 750 feet and a total span of 2,100 feet.
Originally designed by Hazelet Erdal, now URS Corporation, the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge underwent reconstruction in 2000 to accommodate four lanes on each span, enhancing its functionality for the daily traffic of 97,900 vehicles. With its unique design and historical significance, this bridge serves as a vital link between the two states, embodying both practicality and local charm.
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Daniel P.
10/10/2022
named for Daniel Carter Beard: social reformer, busy body, and early promoter of youth scouting in the United States. these 2100 foot long tied arch bridges carry I-471 across the Ohio River 75...
Dana L.
7/16/2018
I like bridges and I like to review them. While traveling through the area recently, we went a different route and traveled across this one for the first time in my memory. Since I wasn't driving,...
Magda C.
12/8/2014
Also known as Big Mac bridge, cause it resembles the golden arch :) Originally was actually supposed to lead to the first ever floating McDonald's bar on water and was supported by the fast food...
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