The Carl D. Perkins Bridge is a cantilever bridge in the United States that opened on January 28, 1988. It is named after, now deceased politician, Carl D. Perkins. The Forth Rail Bridge, a cantilever bridge with three balanced (double) cantilevers Cantilever is an engineering term referring to a construction technique in which loads are carried by a beam to a strong mounting point. ... This article is about the edifice. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Carl Dewey Perkins (October 15, 1912 _ August 3, 1984) was a politician from the state of Kentucky. ...

This two lane bridge connects KY 8 to U.S. Highway 52 in Ohio. This is now the only bridge connecting Portsmouth, Ohio to Kentucky now that the U.S. Grant Bridge has been demolished and is being rebuilt. United States Highway 52 is an unusual United States highway. ... State nickname: The Buckeye State Other U.S. States Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Governor Bob Taft Official languages None Area 116,096 km² (34th)  - Land 106,154 km²  - Water 10,044 km² (8. ... Portsmouth is a city located in Scioto County, Ohio. ... State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U.S. States Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Official languages English Area 104,749 km² (37th)  - Land 102,989 km²  - Water 1,760 km² (1. ...