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Sherman Minton (I-64) Bridge Closed Briefly after Barge Strike
The Sherman Minton Bridge which carries I-64 over the Ohio River west of downtown Louisville was closed for about three hours this morning after being struck by a barge. An inspection found that the bridge had only suffered superficial damage.
More information: Louisville Courier-Journal: Sherman Minton Bridge reopens; Strike by boat closed span for three hours; damage 'superficial' (Feb. 5, 2009) ![[Outside Link]](../images/kentuckyroads/outside-link2.gif){kind=small}