Contributed by Teresa Douglass, Genealogy Specialist
The Matthew E. Welsh Bridge spanning the Ohio River between Mauckport, IN, and Brandenburg, KY, was constructed 60 years ago. Construction began in August 1964. The bridge was formally dedicated on October 29, 1966, and opened to traffic on November 19, 1966.
The Matthew E. Welsh Bridge was completed in 1966 and named in honor of Indiana governor Matthew E. Welsh, who served from 1961-1965 and was a key supporter of the bridge’s construction. Built by the Indiana State Toll Bridge Commission, the bridge remained a toll bridge until August 24, 1992. Visit HCPL’s Transportation Collection in the digital archives.
This view of the Matthew E. Welsh Bridge was taken shortly after construction was completed. The structure stands about 100 feet above the normal river level and is 3,098 feet long. Visit the Walter and Mina Fried Slide Collection.
