Bayonne Bridge

Bayonne Bridge is a steel arch bridge connecting Bayonne in New Jersey and Staten Island in New York. The bridge was built in 1931. It ranks fourth in the world in length among arched bridges - its length is 1762 meters. The width of the bridge is 26 meters, the gap between the bridge and the water is 46 meters, which ensures the smooth passage of ships.

The elegant arch resembles a parabola and consists of forty linear segments. It was the first bridge to use manganese steel for the main arch ribs and rivets. The roadway consists of four lanes. The console pedestrian path is located on the west side of the carriageway, with an average speed the entire distance can be covered in thirty minutes. The speed limit on the bridge is 25 kilometers per hour.

During the day, the bridge can withstand the load of about thirty thousand cars. In 2014, it is planned to reconstruct the bridge, which consists in its expansion and construction of a new road within the existing structure of the arch. Bayonne Bridge is a local landmark. Locals like to come here in the evening to admire the picturesque panorama of the Kill Van Kull Strait in the rays of sunset.