Episode 3 of 4

Pedestrian Opening

When: December 1, 1866
Where: Ohio River
Part of: Covington–Cincinnati Suspension Bridge opens between Ohio and Kentucky

Pedestrians first walked on the bridge on December 1, 1866, before the formal opening to traffic.

On December 1, 1866, pedestrians walked upon the bridge for the first time. It was known locally as "The Suspension Bridge." Final touches were put on the bridge over the next few months, with construction officially ending in July 1867.

Sources

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

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