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Historic Bridges: East River and Various Roads

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 2

Manhattan Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Flatbush Avenue and New York City Subway Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,855 ft. Main Span: 1,470 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Ryan-Parker Construction Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal, Othniel Foster Nichols, and Leon Moisseiff
The companion bridge to Brooklyn Bridge, but in its own right one of the most beautiful and impressive bridges in the country.
Queensboro Bridge
59th Street Bridge, Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, Blackwell's Island Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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59th Street (NY-25) Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Manhattan, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal Cantilever 40 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss,
Length: 7,449 ft. Main Span: 1,182 ft. Roadway: 51 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Gustav Lindenthal, Leffert L. Buck, and Other Engineers
Breaking American records when built, this is a famous double-deck cantilever through truss noted for its massive design, ornamental details, and unusual cantilever arrangement.

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