Singing Bridge 🇺🇸

Spanning more than 400 feet across the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Kentucky, the Singing Bridge—officially the St. Clair Street Bridge—connects Downtown Frankfort with South Frankfort from St. Clair Street to Bridge Street.

Built in 1893 by the King Bridge Company, this historic Pennsylvania truss bridge earned its famous nickname from the distinct humming sound made when vehicles traveled across its open-grate steel deck, which replaced solid flooring in 1937. As a contributing structure to the National Register of Historic Places' Frankfort Commercial Historic District, it historically carried US Route 60 and thousands of daily travelers. Beyond its engineering heritage, you can observe a solemn part of local history here: a historic marker erected near the site marks the city's official apology for the lynchings of two African-American men that occurred at the bridge in 1894 and 1909.

While it underwent rehabilitations in 1956 and 2010, routine safety inspections led to its closure to all traffic in 2024 due to structural deterioration and safety concerns. With plans decided in April 2025 to demolish and replace the bridge, you can view this storied 125-plus-year-old structure from afar before it is removed.

What to see at Singing Bridge

• Historic 1893 Pennsylvania truss bridge spanning over 400 feet
• Famous humming sound produced by its 1937 open-grate steel deck
• Contributing structure to the Frankfort Commercial Historic District
• Historic marker commemorating site history and official city apology

Visiting tips

Be aware that the bridge is permanently closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to structural safety concerns, so plan to view the structure from a safe distance.

How long: 15-30 minutes · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Singing Bridge is easy to reach on Frankfort’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Frankfort travel guide.