Daniel Carter Beard BridgeDaniel Carter Beard Bridge

Daniel Carter Beard Bridge

Record: 640 m

Main Span Record: 231 m

The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (also known colloquially as the Big Mac Bridge), is a yellow twin span steel bowstring arch bridge crossing the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio. It carries Interstate 471 between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newport, Kentucky. As to the origin of this nickname, its yellow arches are said to be similar to the "Golden Arches" logo of McDonald's restaurant. The nickname was coined by local residents after the bridge's golden arches were constructed. In the 1980s, McDonald's considered opening a floating restaurant at the base after the nickname caught on, but never went to construction. This bridge has a main span of 750 feet and has a total span of 2100 feet. It is named in honor of Daniel Carter Beard, the founder of the Sons of Daniel Boone and one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America.

The bridge was originally designed by Hazelet + Erdal, now URS Corporation.

The bridge was originally configured with three lanes and an emergency shoulder on each span. In December 2000, with the completion of a reconstruction project on the 3rd Street Viaduct approach, the bridge was reconfigured to four lanes on each span.

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        The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge carries Interstate 471 over the Ohio River. It's nicknamed the Big Mac Bridge since it's under the golden arches. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 8

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        The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge carries Interstate 471 over the Ohio River. It's nicknamed the Big Mac Bridge since it's under the golden arches. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 8

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        I-471 South - Kentucky State Line - Exit 5 - KY8. We are entering KY going into Newport. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 11

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        I-471 South - Kentucky State Line - Exit 5 - KY8. We are entering KY going into Newport. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 11

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        I-471 North - Big Mac Bridge Interior. Under the Golden Arches. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 12

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        I-471 North - Big Mac Bridge Interior. Under the Golden Arches. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 12

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        The Big Mac Bridge or The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (Beard Bridge or Uncle Dan Bridge) over Ohio River, Cincinnati - OH. Taken from Mount Adams. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 17

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        The Big Mac Bridge or The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (Beard Bridge or Uncle Dan Bridge) over Ohio River, Cincinnati - OH. Taken from Mount Adams. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 17

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        Aerial view of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over the Ohio River, which connects downtown Cincinnati (right) to northern Kentucky. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 22

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        Aerial view of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge over the Ohio River, which connects downtown Cincinnati (right) to northern Kentucky. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 22

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        Aerial view of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, Newport Southbank Bridge, Taylor–Southgate Bridge, and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 24

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        Aerial view of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, Newport Southbank Bridge, Taylor–Southgate Bridge, and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River. Daniel Carter Beard Bridge 24

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