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The Longest Bridge in the World in 1849

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The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is located in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Its structure crosses the imposing Ohio River, connecting the city centre with Wheeling Island. Its construction began in 1847 and ended in 1849, under the direction of engineer Charles Ellet Jr. The most impressive thing was that, at the time of its inauguration, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with an extension of 308 meters of m…
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The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is located in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Its structure crosses the imposing Ohio River, connecting the city centre with Wheeling Island. Its construction began in 1847 and ended in 1849, under the direction of engineer Charles Ellet Jr. The most impressive thing was that, at the time of its inauguration, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with an extension of 308 meters of m…

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Billiken broke the news in on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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