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Metropolis Bridge

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The Metropolis Bridge, opened in 1917, is a cantilever span over the Ohio River at Metropolis, Illinois, carrying US Route 45 and linking Illinois with Kentucky.

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Where is the Metropolis Bridge?

The Metropolis Bridge crosses the Ohio River at Metropolis, Illinois. It connects Illinois with Kentucky and carries US Route 45.

When did the Metropolis Bridge open?

The bridge opened in 1917. It is a cantilever bridge, a design in which projecting structural sections support the span.

What highway uses the Metropolis Bridge?

US Route 45 runs across the Metropolis Bridge. The crossing links Metropolis, Illinois, with Kentucky over the Ohio River.

What type of bridge is the Metropolis Bridge?

It is a cantilever bridge over the Ohio River. The structure has served the US Route 45 connection between Illinois and Kentucky since opening in 1917.

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