Inspection crews responded to the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville following a semi crash and dramatic rescue Friday, but it’s unknown when it might re-open to traffic.
Shortly after noon, a four-vehicle crash on the bridge led to the cab of a semi-truck hanging off the edge of the bridge almost 100 feet above the Ohio River for over 40 minutes. A Louisville firefighter repelled from the bridge, cut the driver out of her seatbelt, and lifted her to safety.
As of 5:30 p.m. Friday, crews were still working to lift the entire semi back onto the roadway.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway Engineer James Ballinger said the bridge was last inspected in September 2023 and was given a “fair” grade. He said the bridge, which sees about 24,000 vehicles a day, is generally safe.
River traffic was also halted.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating the crash.
Source: WHAS11
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