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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.
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Total Bridges Found: 4

 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.
Brooklyn Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Adams Street Over East River New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 5989 ft
Main Span Length: 1595.5 ft
Roadway Width: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1883 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of New York, New York This stunning bridge has been called the most influential bridge in U.S. history.Click to visit page.
George Washington Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-95 and US-1 Over Hudson River Fort Lee and New York: Bergen County, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 4980.2 ft
Main Span Length: 3500 ft
Roadway Width: 119 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.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.

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