The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The top deck carries Kentucky-bound traffic while the bottom deck carries Ohio-bound traffic.

The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor (BSBC) project is designed to improve approximately 8 miles of Interstates 71 and 75 through Kentucky and Ohio, including the addition of a new companion bridge to the existing Brent Spence Bridge to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and safety, and maintain key regional and national transportation corridors.

This is a complete list of current bridges and other crossings of the Ohio River from the mouth at the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois to the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jan 24, 2025 · A rendering shows the possible new Brent Spence Bridge and companion bridge that will span from Cincinnati in Ohio to Covington in Kentucky. Photo by: KYTC and ODOT

The Brent Spence Bridge is structurally sound and will remain in service for local traffic. To maintain a smooth passage of freight along the vital I-71/75 national corridor, a new companion bridge will be built for through traffic, enhancing traffic flow for both regional and national travelers.

The Brent Spence Bridge is a major thoroughfare for both local and national traffic, connecting two states that are critical to the movement of people, goods, and services. The bridge carries I-71 and I-75 traffic over the Ohio River and has four lanes of …

The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project will transform the landscape of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. When it’s finished, the region will have an additional bridge, a refurbished bridge, smoother traffic, better roadways, and better-connected communities.

Oct 12, 2020 · The Brent Spence Bridge carries Interstates 71 and 75 over the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sep 7, 2022 · Opened in 1963, the Brent Spence Bridge carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Notoriously congested, the bridge carries upwards of 160,000 vehicles every day – twice the number it was designed to handle.

May 10, 2024 · Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to announce that the states have received federal environmental approval to move the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project forward, without tolls.