Historic Bridges: The Bronx, New York

Alexander Hamilton Bridge
HSR

I-95 and US-1 Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,375 ft. Main Span: 555 ft. Roadway: 96 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1963 By: Unknown

The youngest of three arch bridges on this section of river.

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City Island Bridge
HSR

City Island Road Over Eastchester Bay in New York: The Bronx, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 569 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 32.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

Combining truss and girder structures, this is a unique landmark that provides a charming gateway to City Island.

Hell Gate Bridge
New York Connecting Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor, CSX, and Canadian Pacific) Over East River, Little Hell Gate, Bronx Kills, and Various Streets in New York: The Bronx, New York and Queens, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal 23 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Inverted Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 17,846 ft. Main Span: 978 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal

This iconic bridge had the longest arch span in the world when built, but its approach spans are also very noteworthy.

High Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway (Closed, To Reopen Summer 2015) Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,450 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This stunning bridge is really an 1848 stone arch bridge with a 1927 metal arch span replacing five spans.

Hutchinson River Parkway I-95 Bridge
HSR

I-95 (New England Thruway) Over Hutchinson River Parkway (NY-908A) in New York: The Bronx, New York, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 93 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1956 By: Unknown

One of the many locally common, nationally uncommon stone faced concrete overpass bridges in the city.

Macombs Dam Bridge
Central Bridge
HSR

Jerome Avenue and 155th Street Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 2,540 ft. Main Span: 415 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Passaic Rolling Mill Company of Paterson, New Jersey and Alfred P. Boller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the most beautiful bridges in New York City, this swing bridge has been preserved.

Madison Avenue Bridge
HSR

Madison Avenue Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 1,892 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This beautiful swing bridge has been maintained and remains in good condition today.

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Pelham Bridge
HSR

Shore Road Over Hutchinson River (Eastchester Bay) in New York: The Bronx, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 838 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

With large concrete arch approach spans and a tiny double-leaf bascule span, this bridge is an early example of both types of bridge.

Pelham Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Amtrak) Over Hutchinson River (Eastchester Bay) in New York: The Bronx, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Main Span: 82 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This early surviving example of a Scherzer rolling lift bascule was apparantly once one of three here.

Triborough Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
HSR

I-278 Over East River, Harlem River, Bronx Kills, and Various Streets in New York: The Bronx, New York and Queens, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Length: 13,111 ft. Main Span: 1,380 ft. Roadway: 90.6 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann

This enormous and unique bridge is best thought of as three bridges combined into one giant Y-shaped bridge.

Washington Bridge
Washington Heights Bridge
HSR

181st Street Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,685 ft. Main Span: 510 ft. Roadway: 68 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1888 By: Passaic Rolling Mill Company of Paterson, New Jersey and Charles Conrad Schneider

This bridge is one of the most beautiful arch spans around, with a vast network of bracing.

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Willis Avenue Bridge
HSR

Willis Avenue Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 3,212 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and Thomas Curtis Clarke

A unique bridge that truly gained its incredible beauty from its superstructure design alone.

Historic Bridges: The Bronx, New York

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