Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan Bridge Upper Roadway, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Description:
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge built in 1909. It crosses the East River Strait and connects two areas of New York City - Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge is two-tiered, on its upper level there is a six-lane carriageway for passenger cars. On the air platforms there are alarms indicating which lanes are working at the moment. On the lower tier there are four metro lines, on both sides of which there are pedestrian sidewalks and bicycle paths.
The total length of the bridge is 2090 meters, the width is 38 meters, the height of the span is about 42 meters, which ensures unhindered passage of ships. Daily traffic of the bridge is 35 thousand cars.
The Manhattan Bridge offers a beautiful view of New York, so it is one of the favorite places for tourists and visitors to the city.