"....this bridge, when constructed, will possess great claims as a national monument.  As a splendid work of art and as a remarkable specimen of modern engineering and construction, it will stand unrivaled upon the continent.  It's gigantic features will speak loudly in favor of the energy and enterprise of the community which will boast of its possession."   -------    John A. Roebling 1846

COVINGTON, KENTUCKY has to be proud of this national historic landmark that is located in the city and the areas of Covington, Kentucky.  THE ROEBLING BRIDGE is a gateway leading to the ROEBLING Point business district, a vibrant entertainment area nestled in the "Historic Covington Riverfront" and has become a popular place to eat, drink, enjoy live entertainment, work and Live. The JOHN A. ROEBLING suspension bridge spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky and was built in 1856.....

"The modern Covington, Kentucky Ohio riverfront with the John A. Roebling Bridge as it spans the Ohio River"

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"When the first pedestrians crossed on December 1, 1866 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world @ 1,057 Ft.	"Over 166,000 people people walked across the bridge the first two days---construction officially ended in July 1867"
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"When the Roebling Bridge was formally opened on January 1, 1867, tolls for horse & buggy was 15cents-Three horses and a carriage 25 cents...Pedestrians were charged 1 cent"	"In reconstruction the bridge was painted blue rather than brown and altered for a 30 ton weight limit being achieved"
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The John A. Roebling Bridge as it spans Northward across the Ohio River into the busy downtown Cincinnati, Ohio

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THE COVINGTON-CINCINNATI BRIDGE COMPANY---a private company---operated the bridge until the Commonwealth of Kentucky purchased it in 1953 for $4.2 million dollars.  The state of Kentucky collected tolls until 1963 when the Brent Spence Bridge was opened on interstate 75, downstream, approximately 6/10 miles to the west of the ROEBLING suspension bridge. Today a 11 ton weight limit prevails which prevents buses and heavy trucks from crossing the "Historic Roebling Suspension Bridge"....

More Roebling Bridge photos can be found in the Gallery Photos!