Daniel Carter Beard Bridge — Attraction in Newport

Known locally as the "Big Mac Bridge" because it's yellow and vaguely resembles part of the McDonald's M. The real magic is where this bridge takes you. Going northbound, you zip along much faster than the other Cincinnati bridges, but at the end, you enter a tangled mess of ramps leading to god knows where, and in your hurry, instead of reading the signs you take the one that "seemed logical" and instead of zipping up 71 to where ever your original destination was, you're on Columbia Parkway, with its narrow, curvy lanes, where people drive no slower than 80. Suddenly you're in a part of town you didn't know existed, but it looks nice enough and you've got some time so you keep going. Eventually you stop to turn around and just so happen to find The Precinct, a restaurant you've heard about from your well-off friends. Now that you know where it is, maybe you'll take your wife there for your anniversary and she'll finally understand that, though you've been frugal in the past, you really...

08/27/2024 - 2nd year in a row driving on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. The DCBB connects Ohio and Kentucky to cross the Ohio River to get to and from either state. Its color is eye catching. It is a bridge with one large arch from one end of the bridge to the other. Designed by Hazelet & Erdal (wiki, 24’). It also has “X” like rows from one end to the other. Nice view of the Ohio River and surrounding areas.

A few nights ago drove on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge aka The Big Mac Bridge to get to get to my destination. 2023 marks this bridge’s 47 birthday. It is a psychedelic looking bridge because of its yellow color, concave arch, and the architectural designs that make up the bridge. This bridge connects Cincinnati, OH to Newport, KY. Less than...

The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, often called the “Big Mac Bridge,” is a true icon of the Cincinnati skyline. From the moment it comes into view, its golden arches frame the city perfectly, creating one of the most scenic introductions to downtown. The design is both striking and elegant, and on a clear day, the bridge makes for an incredible photo opportunity with the skyline in the background.

Driving across the bridge is smooth and easy, offering a great perspective of the city’s tall buildings and the Ohio River. It’s more than just a roadway, it feels like a gateway into Cincinnati itself. Whether you’re a visitor crossing in for the first time or a local who’s seen it countless times, the sight of this bridge never...