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When opened on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span, which was later overtaken by John A. Roebling's most famous design of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge at 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m).
Learn about the longest bridge in the world in 1867, designed by civil engineer John Roebling. Find out the latest news and events about the bridge, its preservation and enhancement by a citizens group.
A Quick History of the Roebling Suspension Bridge. 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. John A. Roebling had spent most of the previous two years in New York and at his home in New Jersey vigorously planning for ...
The John Roebling Bridge is designated as a national historic landmark and a national civil engineering landmark. 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.
Whether driving or walking, experiencing the iconic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge on your trip to Northern Kentucky is a must. The bridge was constructed from 1856 -1866 to connect Cincinnati, Ohio to Covington, Kentucky.
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!
John A. Roebling and the Design of Suspension Bridges. Methods of stiffening suspension bridges. Evolution of form in Roebling's suspension bridges. Wind and dangerous oscillations in suspension bridges. Ambiguity of form vs. structural redundancy in suspension bridges.
