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John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
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5 reviews for John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
The Roebling Suspension Bridge is a landmark Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky bridge that was one of the blueprints for the Brooklyn Bridge (built by Roebling's son). The bridge was finished right after the Civil War and is one of the older suspension bridges in the country.
In modern days, it serves as a convenient local bridge (with main traffic on the I-71/75 Brent Spence bridge) with easy access to Newport and Covington. The bridge has been re-painted blue and does have some alignment issues with the deck. This creates a mild side-to-side motion while driving across; it's sort of the slight wobbly feel that you'll get riding in an old school roller coaster.
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I've always had a fascination with suspension bridges, and this is a beautiful bridge. Of the three bridges connecting Cincinnati with Northern Kentucky that were visible from my hotel room this is the most majestic.
The bridge has a striking resemblance to Roebling's Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Two brick towers stand tall with a pair of golden topped turrets and a flag pole on each tower.
During my recent visit I made it a point to walk both sides of the bridge in order to capture the picturesque architectural grace of the structure and its scenic surroundings. The bridge is fairly short, nowhere as windy as walking on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and it's a very easy walk.
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For over 140 years, this testament to modern ingenuity has connected Covington, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Built by famed civic engineer, John A. Roebling, this bridge was once the world's longest bridge until Roebling's son' Brooklyn Bridge usurped the title years later.
Visitors and locals alike should take the opportunity to stroll pedestrian walkways on the outskirts of this engineering wonder. The hum of the passing cars can be a bit intimidating, but the spectacularly unique views of the riverbanks and cityscapes of Cincinnati, Newport, Covington, and beyond are quite humbling.
Some say the Ohio River might as well be an ocean, given the disparities between the north and south sides of the river. But with a connection like this, that gulf is not so large.
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What a spectacular icon for the area! The Roebling Suspension Bridge was named a National Historic Landmark in 1975, the same year the Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee formed.
Roebling began construction on the bridge in 1856, however the bridge did not open for foot traffic until Dec. 1866, with its formal opening on Jan.1, 1867.
Originally painted a color referred to as "Spanish brown," the bridge has also been green and is now a beautiful blue!
The John. A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a true jewel of the Ohio River's river city Cincinnati. This gorgeous suspension bridge used very new and innovative technology in it's day. The guy's son went on to build the Brooklyn Bridge in a very similar style.
The bridge was adorned with gold crowns at the top a while ago. Probably to commemorate some anniversary of the bridge. It's the most beautiful bridge out of all of Cincinnati's bridges and no the Purple People Bridge doesn't count!
Get out and take a scenic walk across the river. You can see everything!