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Historic Bridges: Othmar Ammann

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: 4

Bayonne Bridge
HSR

NY-440 and NJ-440 Over Kill Van Kull and Various Streets in Bayonne and New York: Hudson County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, United States

Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 6,695 ft. Main Span: 1,675 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann

This magnificent bridge held the record for longest arch span in the world for decades.

George Washington Bridge
HSR

I-95 and US-1 Over Hudson River in Fort Lee and New York: Bergen County, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 4,980 ft. Main Span: 3,500 ft. Roadway: 119 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Othmar Ammann

This utterly massive bridge carries an incredible amount of traffic and was the longest span in the world when built.

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.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
HSR

I-278 (Staten Island Expressway and Brooklyn - Queens Expressway) Over The Narrows in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Staten Island, New York, United States

Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 7,934 ft. Main Span: 4,260 ft. Roadway: 73.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1961 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann

This enormous bridge had the longest suspension span in the world when completed.

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