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Roosevelt Island Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: October 10, 2019

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
36th Avenue Over East River
Location
New York: Manhattan, New York and Queens, New York: United States
Structure Type
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Rehabilitation Date
2008
Main Span Length
418.0 Feet (127.4 Meters)
Structure Length
958.0 Feet (292 Meters)
Roadway Width
34 Feet (10.36 Meters)
Spans
1 Main Span(s) and 7 Approach Span(s)
Inventory Number
2240640

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This vertical lift bridge provides the only direct vehicular access to Roosevelt Island. The bridge does not operate for boats very often, reportedly most openings occur during the United Nations General Assembly when the west channel of the East River is closed to marine traffic for security. The bridge cost $6,498,255.13 to build, and opened May 18, 1955.

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