Completed in 1912 by American Bridge, the Norfolk Southern Kentucky River High Bridge project consisted of constructing a new double-track deck truss bridge (3 x 353′) on 160′ towers around the existing 1877 structure, 280′ above the river. Train service continued on the old bridge during construction.
Project Details
- Owner: Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS Rail)
- Location: Jessamine/Mercer Counties, Kentucky, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Project value: $127,956.00
- Awards: National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1985
- Completion Date: July 1912