The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When opened to traffic on January 1, 1867, it was the longest
The bridge in 2021
A view of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge from Cincinnati, Ohio on the north bank of the Ohio River with Covington, Kentucky in the background
Carte de visite of the "Suspension Bridge Cincinnati" (from a stamp on the back), taken from Covington looking toward Cincinnati, ca. 1870
The Roebling Suspension Bridge in 1907
Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the fi
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
…322 m) main span, before being overtaken by the Niagara Clifton Bridge, which was later surpassed by John A. Roebling's most famous design of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge at 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m). Pedestrians use the bridge to get between the hotels, bars, restaurants, and other amenities in Northern Kentucky. The bar…
View from Brooklyn towards Manhattan, 2026
An approach ramp to the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from Brooklyn, with Manhattan Bridge (partially hidden by buildings) seen in the background
Brooklyn Banks skate park, seen in 2009
View of diagonal stays and vertical suspender cables; the main cables are at top