| Key Facts |
| Bridge Name | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor |
| Brooklyn Bridge | Adams Street Over East River | New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York | Metal Through Truss Stiffening Cable Suspension, Stationary | 1883 By: John and Washington Roebling |
| Technical Facts |
| Rehabilitation Date | Overall Structure Length | Structure Length Between Anchorages | Span Length Between Towers | Main Spans | Approach Spans |
| 1994 | 5989 Feet (1825.5 Meters) | 3455.5 Feet (1053.2 Meters) | 1595.5 Feet (486.3 Meters) | 3 | 72, Various Types |
| Clearance Above Water At Towers | Tower Height Above Water | Maximum Tower Width | Roadway Width |
| 110 Feet (33.5 Meters) | 276.5 Feet (84.3 Meters) | 140 Feet (42.7 Meters) | 59.7 Feet (18.2 Meters) |
The Brooklyn Bridge has been called the most influential bridge in the history of the United States. It is also, perhaps alongside the Golden Gate Bridge, the most well-known and recognizable bridge in the United States as well. Indeed it is one of the few bridges that is well-known around the world. It is an unheard-of marvel of engineering for its time, and was the longest bridge in the world when built, a record it held for 20 years. Today the bridge remains an impressive monument that continues to draw countless residents and visitors to view its elaborate cable and truss system, which is supported by truly massive stone towers of a size that can only be truly appreciated when seen in person.
The bridge features relatively high integrity given its age and the fact it continues to carry an incredible amount of traffic in the largest city in the U.S. However, there are numerous alterations to the details including addition/replacement of rivets (with bolts), cables, etc. However the overall and much of the truss and stone materials remains intact, and the overall design and function of the bridge remains intact.
Its history is extremely well-documented in numerous websites and texts. For a short history, check out the National Register nomination form link above.
The goal of this website is focused on doing what it does best... providing one of the largest collections of photos, including detail photos, of this magnificent bridge. Included in the photo gallery are details of the connections, plaques, and beautiful overviews of the bridge as seen from the new park constructed in Brooklyn around the bridge, as well as views seen as one walks on the bridge's pedestrian (upper) deck.
