Ben Williamson and Simeon Willis Memorial Bridges

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ben-williamson-and-simeon-willis-memorial-bridges

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1. What is the location?Connecting Coal Grove, Ohio, to Ashland, Kentucky
2. What is the river crossed?Ohio River
3. What are the Ben Williamson and Simeon Willis Memorial Bridges also called?They are also known as the "Green Bridge" and the "Blue Bridge."
4. How do the bridges help cars cross the Ohio River?They use a cantilever design with beams that project out, so cars can cross the river without many supports in the water. This lets the bridge span the river safely and keeps boat traffic clear.

Cantilever Bridge: A bridge structure that uses beams projecting horizontally into space, supported at only one end, to span distances.
Geographical Connector: A structure or feature that links two distinct geographical areas, overcoming natural barriers.
Economic Interdependence: A relationship where different regions or entities rely on each other for economic prosperity and stability.