Brooklyn Bridge
A spectacular bridge between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights connects the two communities. In addition to its stone arches, the Brooklyn Bridge features six lanes of traffic (no trucks allowed) and a shared pedestrian and cycling route that runs parallel to the bridge. According to statistics from 2018, around 116,000 autos and pedestrians cross the Brooklyn Bridge each day, including 30,000 pedestrians and 3,000 bicycles.
Facts about Bridges Overall, the bridge and approaches are 6,016 feet in total length. The bridge's main span is 1,595.5 feet long, while the clearance at its center measures 135 feet.
John A. Roebling designed the Brooklyn Bridge. The construction of the structure began in 1869 and was completed in 1883. It was the world's longest suspension bridge at the time. The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River to link the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Since the bridge is elevated above the East River and there are very few beaches along either side of the river's course, the remainder of the bridge stretches quite a distance inland on both sides of the river, sloping down to the ground level on both sides of the bridge.
Between 1944 and 1954, a significant amount of reconstruction was carried out. Reinforcement of the inner and outer trusses was carried out, and additional horizontal supports were installed between the four primary cables. In addition, it was decided to remove the train and trolley lines, and the streets were widened from two to three lanes, with new approach ramps being constructed. Vehicles were allowed to use new approach ramps to the FDR Drive beginning in 1969. More info.
In 1964, the Brooklyn Bridge has declared a National Historic Landmark. In 1972, it was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1967, the bridge and other Manhattan and Brooklyn parcels that comprised the approaches were recognized as NYC Landmarks. The bridge has been restored in recent decades to meet its second century traffic needs.
It is anticipated that a two-way protected bike lane along the Brooklyn Bridge will be completed by September 2021, freeing up one lane of vehicular traffic to accommodate the city's rising interest in bicycle transportation. More about New York City here.
The Brooklyn Bridge is kept in good shape via capital projects and frequent, in-house maintenance that increases its components' ability to endure weather and vehicle usage. If you have any concerns concerning the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation project, please contact Anita Navalurkar, the Brooklyn Bridge Community Liaison, at 347-647-0876 or brooklynbridgeoutreach@gmail.com.
Facts about Bridges Overall, the bridge and approaches are 6,016 feet in total length. The bridge's main span is 1,595.5 feet long, while the clearance at its center measures 135 feet.
John A. Roebling designed the Brooklyn Bridge. The construction of the structure began in 1869 and was completed in 1883. It was the world's longest suspension bridge at the time. The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River to link the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Since the bridge is elevated above the East River and there are very few beaches along either side of the river's course, the remainder of the bridge stretches quite a distance inland on both sides of the river, sloping down to the ground level on both sides of the bridge.
Between 1944 and 1954, a significant amount of reconstruction was carried out. Reinforcement of the inner and outer trusses was carried out, and additional horizontal supports were installed between the four primary cables. In addition, it was decided to remove the train and trolley lines, and the streets were widened from two to three lanes, with new approach ramps being constructed. Vehicles were allowed to use new approach ramps to the FDR Drive beginning in 1969. More info.
In 1964, the Brooklyn Bridge has declared a National Historic Landmark. In 1972, it was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1967, the bridge and other Manhattan and Brooklyn parcels that comprised the approaches were recognized as NYC Landmarks. The bridge has been restored in recent decades to meet its second century traffic needs.
It is anticipated that a two-way protected bike lane along the Brooklyn Bridge will be completed by September 2021, freeing up one lane of vehicular traffic to accommodate the city's rising interest in bicycle transportation. More about New York City here.
The Brooklyn Bridge is kept in good shape via capital projects and frequent, in-house maintenance that increases its components' ability to endure weather and vehicle usage. If you have any concerns concerning the Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation project, please contact Anita Navalurkar, the Brooklyn Bridge Community Liaison, at 347-647-0876 or brooklynbridgeoutreach@gmail.com.
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