Brooklyn Bridge
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Age
Thursday May 24, 1883
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AKA
New York and Brooklyn Bridge, the East River Brid
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Country
United States
Description
crossing East River, between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn
Become an icon of New York City.
Renamed to the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915
The longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening ( main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck 127 ft (38.7 m) )
Construction started in 1870, has undergone several reconfigurations, and it was renovated several times, including in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2010s.
Designed by John Augustus Roebling who unfortunately died 1869 of tetanus and his son Washington Roebling was later named chief engineer of the project.
Carries : 5 lanes of roadway (cars only), Elevated trains (until 1944), Streetcars (until 1950), Pedestrians and bicycles
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