Historedia
Episode 2 of 4

Wire Ropes Laid

When
September 1865 – June 23, 1866
Where
Ohio River
Part of
Covington–Cincinnati Suspension Bridge opens between Ohio and Kentucky

The first two wire ropes were laid in September 1865, and the last wire was taken across in June 1866.

Construction progressed significantly in 1865 and 1866. In September 1865, the first two wire ropes were laid. By June 23, 1866, the last wire was taken across, completing a total of 10,360 wires for the suspension structure.

Sources

  1. John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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