This Twitter user spoofs the Brent Spence Bridge. And it's pretty clever

Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer
·5 min read

The Brent Spence Bridge has been a source of anxiety, frustration and ... laughs?

Well, that last part is at least thanks to the Twitter user @SpenceBridge.

The Brent Spence Bridge was the star of the show on Wednesday, when President Joe Biden visited Covington, Kentucky. But @SpenceBridge's tongue-in-cheek tweets written from the viewpoint of an anthropomorphized Brent Spence Bridge boosted the bridge’s celebrity status long before the president's arrival.

The creator of the account is anonymous. The Enquirer reached out to the account via Twitter but did not get any response. We don't know their identity, but we do know they're funny.

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So, in honor of Biden's visit to Covington on Wednesday, let's take a look at some of the bridge's best tweets.

President Joe Biden touts a $1.6 billion federal investment in the long-awaited upgrade of the Brent Spence Bridge, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Covington, Ky. The bridge spans the Ohio River connecting Ohio and Kentucky. Biden was joined by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Sen. Mitch McConnell and other state and local leaders.
President Joe Biden touts a $1.6 billion federal investment in the long-awaited upgrade of the Brent Spence Bridge, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Covington, Ky. The bridge spans the Ohio River connecting Ohio and Kentucky. Biden was joined by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Sen. Mitch McConnell and other state and local leaders.

How the bridge (apparently) felt about the president's visit

Biden gave a speech on infrastructure and the economy in the shadow of the Brent Spence Bridge on Wednesday. The speech came just days after the Biden administration dedicated more than $1.6 billion in government grants to build a new companion bridge and upgrade the Brent Spence Bridge.

Referring to the president's anticipated arrival, @SpenceBridge wrote, "I can barely (structurally) contain myself!"

Responding to a photo of the stage set for Biden's arrival, the @SpenceBridge made sure we noticed the Brent Spence bridge was in the background, while the neighboring Clay Wade Bailey bridge was the bridge that most viewers could see . The account tweeted "hey! clay! down in front bro."

In response to the security detail arriving at CVG for Biden's visit, @SpenceBridge wrote, "actually, that team is here to reset my router. the yellow light has been blinking for a while. (cough @spectrum cough)."

@SpenceBridge even used today's event to throw shade at the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, which also connects Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Because, why wouldn't the Brent Spence Bridge poke fun at its neighbor?

The Twitter user quote tweeted a photo of the Roebling Bridge and wrote, "nope. not today. move along."

This was followed by a cheeky tweet that reads, "CLIP: @govandybeshear, @govmikedewine, @senrobportman, @leadermcconnell and @potus taking a moment to remind us why the roebling suspension bridge is also important" and includes a photo that reads "This video is unavailable."

Okay, bridge. Tell us how you really feel.

How the bridge feels about the upcoming changes

Upgrades to the Brent Spence Bridge and construction of its future companion bridge should be done some time in 2029. @BrentSpence also playfully gave us a few more examples of what's to come for the bridge.

"LOTS of big changes," the user wrote, "for example: i might not need to steal the wifi from the holiday inn express lobby next door."

After the president's speech, @SpenceBridge tweeted "@potus announcing to the world i can finally move off my mom's cell phone plan. the feeling is incredible."

Good for the bridge.

President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up before departing, Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2023. Biden was in Covington to deliver remarks about the $1.6 billion federal investment in the Brent Spence Bridge. He was joined at the airport by Ohio and Kentucky governors Mike DeWine and Andy Beshear, along with Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown and Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell. Former Sen. Rob Portman was also at the airport.

How the bridge is supposedly very self-aware

The federal funding dedicated to the bridge results from decades of complaints about the bridge. The Brent Spence Bridge carries twice the traffic it was designed to handle in the early 1960s. This causes a slew of traffic issues that @SpenceBridge doesn't shy away from addressing.

Responding to a FOX19 tweet about traffic delays in anticipation of the president's arrival, @SpenceBridge tweeted "dawww. you *know* where to expect travel delays."

Responding to a tweet that suggested driving in Cincinnati has degraded recently, @SpenceBridge tweeted "just @ me next time."

We love a self-aware bridge.

How the bridge is a true Cincinnati Staple

The Brent Spence Bridge may be a pain in the neck at times, but the structure remains a staple of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. @SpenceBridge picks up on this, often tweeting about Cincinnati events or notable figures.

After the Bengals clinched the AFC Championship in January 2022, @SpenceBridge tweeted, "@JoeyB you make me want to be a better bridge."

With federal dollars dedicated to the bridge's improvement, this hope might just become reality.

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