The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (formerly the Cincinnati-Covington Bridge) is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When opened on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span, [ 3 ] which was later overtaken by John A ...

The suspension bridge between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio opened to traffic on January 1, 1867. Its central span of 1057 feet was the longest in the world.

Aug 3, 2024 · The John A. Roebling Bridge has been an iconic landmark over the Ohio River for more than 150 years. Designed by civil engineer John Roebling, the bridge officially opened to traffic on January 1, 1867.

A lovely long bridge over the Ohio River. This takes you from Ohio into the neighbouring state of Kentucky and the very pictoresque town of Covington. John Roebling built the bridge before the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. It's built with pedestrians in mind as there seems to be more walking room and only 2 narrow lanes for vehicular traffic.

May 6, 2006 · Historic Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati and Covington Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky. One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!

This bridge is the predecessor, and sometimes referred to as the ‘prototype’, for the famous Brooklyn Bridge which was John and Washington Roebling’s masterpiece. The Roebling Bridge was a state-of-the art high technology wonder that put Cincinnati and Covington on the world map when it was formally opened for public use in January 1867.

May 22, 2014 · The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, named for the civil engineer who designed it, has been an iconic Cincinnati suspension bridge along the city skyline for nearly a century and a half.

Aug 17, 2024 · Discover everything you need to know about John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati including history, facts, how to get there and the best time to visit.

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge reopened to traffic in 2022 after underground repairs. (Library of Congress) The bridge from Cincinnati to Covington would not be Roebling’s most famous work, but it would be the last completed in his lifetime.

Experience the Roebling Suspension Bridge in Covington, KY. A National Landmark since 1975. Join us for Roebling Fest each June - food, music, art, and more!