The Longest Span, Single Tower S-Shaped Suspension Bridge In The World Is In Dublin, Ohio
By Sarah McCosham|Published January 11, 2023
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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.
Ohio is a criminally underrated state with some of the most fascinating architectural marvels in the country. Not only was the John A. Roebling Bridge the inspiration for the famous Brooklyn Bridge, but there is a record-breaking bridge hiding in Ohio, too. The Dublin Link is the longest span, single-tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world, and it’s an attraction that belongs on your Ohio bucket list.
Dublin is an impossibly charming town in Central Ohio of just under 50,000 that's known for its scenic parks and Old World charm.
The bridge -- or "The Link" as it's affectionally called -- stretches 760 feet from end to end, spanning the Scioto River. The deck passes through the “keyhole” of the main tower, which is 169 feet tall.
The Link connects Historic Dublin to Bridge Park making Downtown Dublin a vibrant, walkable destination for locals and visitors alike. It glows in honor of holidays or to raise awareness of various causes, providing a large Bat Signal of sorts that welcomes all to this lovely town.
This beguiling and beautiful bridge is a literal metaphor of community and connectivity. It's Ohio in a nutshell; as ours is a state of Midwestern sensibility and small-town heart.