Sherman Minton Bridge

Sherman Minton Bridge
The bridge as seen from the flood wall in New Albany
Coordinates38°16′42.44″N 85°49′19.34″W / 38.2784556°N 85.8220389°W / 38.2784556; -85.8220389
Carries6 lanes (3 upper, 3 lower) of I-64 / US 150
CrossesOhio River
LocaleLouisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana
Maintained byIndiana Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignDouble-decked twin tied arch bridge
Total length2,052.9 ft (625.7 m)
Width42 ft (13 m)
Longest span800 ft (240 m)
Clearance above16.3 ft (5.0 m)
History
OpenedDecember 22, 1961 (lower deck) September 1, 1962 (upper deck)
Statistics
Daily traffic68,000/day
Location
Map

The Sherman Minton Bridge is a double-deck through arch bridge spanning the Ohio River, carrying I-64 and US 150 over the river between Kentucky and Indiana. The bridge connects the west side of Louisville, Kentucky to downtown New Albany, Indiana.