Historic Bridges - Manhattan, New York

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New York City Historic Bridges By Borough: Manhattan, New York

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	Bridge Name	Facility Carried / Feature Intersected	Location	Structure Type	Construction Date / Builder or Contractor	Description
	Alexander Hamilton Bridge	I-95 and US-1 Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Deck Arch, Stationary	1963 By: Unknown	The youngest of three arch bridges on this section of river.
	Brooklyn Bridge	Adams Street Over East River	New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Through Truss Stiffening Cable Suspension, Stationary	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.
	George Washington Bridge	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 Cable Suspension, Stationary	1931 By: Othmar Ammann	This utterly massive bridge carries an incredible amount of traffic and was the longest span in the world when built.
	High Bridge	Pedestrian Walkway (Closed) Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Deck Arch, Stationary	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.
	Macombs Dam Bridge Central Bridge	Jerome Avenue and 155th Street Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Pinned Pratt Through Truss, Swing	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.
	Madison Avenue Bridge	Madison Avenue Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Riveted Pratt Through Truss, Swing	1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York	This beautiful swing bridge has been maintained and remains in good condition today.
	Manhattan Bridge	Flatbush Avenue and New York City Subway Over East River	New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Cable Suspension, Stationary	1909 By: Gustav Lindenthal	The companion bridge to Brooklyn Bridge, but in its own right one of the most beautiful and impressive bridges in the country.
	Washington Bridge Washington Heights Bridge	181st Street Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Deck Arch, Stationary	1888 By: C.C. Schneider	This bridge is one of the most beautiful arch spans around, with a vast network of bracing.
	Williamsburg Bridge	Delancey Street and New York City Subway Over East River	New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Through Truss Stiffening Cable Suspension, Stationary	1903 By: Leffert L. Buck	The largest of the three East River suspension bridges, and a nationally significant suspension bridge with an uncommon stiffening truss.
!	Willis Avenue Bridge	Willis Avenue Over Harlem River	New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York	Metal Riveted Warren Quadrangular Through Truss, Swing	1901 By: Unknown	A unique bridge that truly gained its incredible beauty from its superstructure design alone.

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