Once The Longest Suspension Bridge In America, Kentucky's John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge Was A True Feat Of Engineering
By Sarah McCosham|Published June 15, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
We’re going to begin this article with a caveat: yes, the John A. Roebling Suspension is technically shared by both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. The mighty Ohio flows beneath, and beauteous vistas can be found on both sides. So the bridge is a shared entity, and it’s an iconic part of both cities’ skylines. But that doesn’t make the Roebling, once the longest suspension bridge in America — and the world! — any less of a Bluegrass treasure, and a huge point of pride for Kentuckians.