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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
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Total Bridges Found: 6

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Alexander Hamilton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-95 and US-1 Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 2375 ft
Main Span Length: 555 ft
Roadway Width: 96 ft
Main Spans: 1
1963 By: Unknown The youngest of three arch bridges on this section of river.Click to visit page.
High Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway (Closed) Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 1450 ft
Main Span Length: 360 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.Click to visit page.
Macombs Dam Bridge
Central Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Jerome Avenue and 155th Street Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) Total Length: 2540 ft
Main Span Length: 415 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 1
1895 By: Passaic Rolling Mill Company of Paterson, New Jersey One of the most beautiful bridges in New York City, this swing bridge has been preserved.Click to visit page.
Madison Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Madison Avenue Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Total Length: 1892 ft
Main Span Length: 300 ft
Roadway Width: 54 ft
Main Spans: 1
1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This beautiful swing bridge has been maintained and remains in good condition today.Click to visit page.
Washington Bridge
Washington Heights Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 181st Street Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 1684.8 ft
Main Span Length: 510 ft
Roadway Width: 68 ft
Main Spans: 2
1888 By: Passaic Rolling Mill Company of Paterson, New Jersey and Charles C. Schneider This bridge is one of the most beautiful arch spans around, with a vast network of bracing.Click to visit page.
X Willis Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Willis Avenue Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) Total Length: 3212 ft
Main Span Length: 304 ft
Roadway Width: 42 ft
Main Spans: 1
1901 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware A unique bridge that truly gained its incredible beauty from its superstructure design alone.Click to visit page.

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