John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Completed in 1866, this blue suspension bridge connects Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. It is the prototype for the designer of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was designed by engineer John Roebling. When it opened in 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Roebling later used a similar design to build the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The bridge is painted its signature blue, and its two sandstone towers are about 70 m tall. It still carries cars and has pedestrian walkways. Walking across takes about 10 minutes, and from the middle of the river you can look back at the Cincinnati skyline and the ballpark. The north end is Smale Riverfront Park, and the south end is the riverfront plaza in Covington. At night, the lights on the bridge reflect on the Ohio River, making it the top spot for photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Smale Riverfront Park & The Banks
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Great American Ball Park
- Fountain Square
- Contemporary Arts Center
- MainStrasse Village
- Taft Museum of Art
- Newport Aquarium