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Purple People Bridge
Bridge in Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge that stretches 2,670 feet over the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Kentucky to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Coordinates | 39°05′53″N 84°29′52″W |
Carries | pedestrians |
Crosses | Ohio River |
Locale | Newport, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio |
Other name(s) | Purple People Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Truss bridge |
Total length | 2,670 feet (810 m) |
Newport and Cincinnati Bridge | |
Location | Spans Ohio River, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Built | 1868–1872 |
Architect | Becker, M.J.; et al. |
Architectural style | Subdivided Pratt truss |
NRHP reference No. | 01000364[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 17, 2001 |
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