Cincinnati–Newport Bridge
Bridge in Newport, Kentucky
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The Cincinnati–Newport Bridge, also known as the Central Bridge, was a cantilever bridge which crossed the Ohio River between Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. It was completed in 1890[1] and demolished in 1992[2] to make way for the Taylor–Southgate Bridge, which opened in 1995.
Cincinnati–Newport Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 39°05′46″N 84°30′04″W |
| Crossed | Ohio River |
| Locale | Newport, Kentucky |
| Official name | Central Bridge |
| Named for | Cincinnati–Newport |
| Followed by | Taylor-Southgate Bridge |
| History | |
| Opened | 1890 |
| Collapsed | 1992 (Demolished) |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Cincinnati–Newport Bridge | |
Some pieces of the ornate ironwork were transferred from the Cincinnati–Newport Bridge to the Taylor–Southgate Bridge.[3]
