I may not be a viral sensation or internet powerhouse yet, but I know what gets clicks and that's lists. I mean who doesn't love a good list. We've all been enticed into clicking some article that was terrible but sucked us in anyway. You're now reaching the meta part of this post where you realize I just did that exact thing. Well to test my theory on lists I thought I'd choose quite possibly the most mundane topic available and see how it does. Not that the bridges of the Queen City aren't absolutely electric content though. I do expect this to get highly contentious and spark incendiary debate amongst the web. But without further ado, let's get into it.
5.) Brent Spence
Prioritized as the most needed infrastructure project in the country, this bridge just sucks! While it may be one of the most widely traveled upon bridges and has a dope two level effect, every trip on this bridge leaves a slight chance of death. It caught on fire a few years ago and once a chunk of concrete fell from the bridge and crushed a car. It's an ugly bridge and won't likely ever improve as Kentucky and Ohio can't agree on who should pay. I award this bridge no points, and may God have mercy on it's soul.
4.) Purple People Bridge
While it may not be boasting the higher ranking on my list this is a high quality bridge! Opened in the 1870's as Cincinnati first railroad bridge, it is now a pedestrian only traffic bridge connecting Cincinnati and Newport. A good bridge to take a stroll on with lot's of great things to do on either side. Fun name, fun bridge, not ranked high simply due to how great other bridges are.
3.) C&O Railroad Bridge
I'll be honest, this is an objectively ugly bridge. Doesn't do much aesthetically, borders the aforementioned piece of shit Brent Spence, not a lot going for it. I placed it at three simply because I am a train guy. From my Thomas the Tank Engine roots I just like trains. Sure they're not really an ergonomically sound means of transportation, but I think trains are the future. Really this is just me trying to bring Amtrak train routes into Cincy. Please extend your services, Amtrak. A train to Chicago would be sweet.
2.) Daniel Carter Beard Bridge
Now this, this is a bridge to be proud of. This accidental piece of McDonald's product placement is the gold standard (pun intended) for traffic bridges in Cincy. Really just a beautiful bridge, knows it's role and gets the job done. Not much has to be said about it but it deserves praise for it's role of top dawg in the traffic bridge realm.
HONORABLE MENTION: Jediah Hill Covered Bridge
I didn't think it was in the spirit of the list to draft this. It doesn't span the Ohio or anything but it's just a cute local bridge that deserves some shine.
1.) Roebling Suspension Bridge
I mean c'mon, we all knew what this had to be. I mean I'm sorry to my loving girlfriend (sick brag) but this is an attractive bridge if I've ever seen one. The step between the Wheeling Bridge (one of the top five most historically influential bridges according to certain sources AKA Tom) and the Brooklyn Bridge, this bridge just gets it man. A historical beautiful bridge that is perhaps one of the most iconic features of the city. Love this bridge, 11/10. Perfection
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