Brooklyn Bridge

New York City, New York, United States of America

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An important advance in bridge design at the time, New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge is still integral to the busy city’s transportation network as well as a location for tourists to visit.

The construction of the bridge commenced in 1870 and it was completed in 1883. At the time it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The Brooklyn Bridge has featured in a variety of movies, like Spiderman and Fantastic Four, and television shows and as far back as 1884 it was part of popular culture as P.T. Barnum walked a large number of elephants across it.

The bridge takes cars, as well as pedestrians and cyclists on a promenade above the roadway, between Brooklyn and Manhattan. There is no toll to use the bridge. Crossing the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge is 1825 metres long, and its span between its two granite and limestone towers is an impressive 486.3 metres. The Empire State Building, Wall Street and other tourist destinations are located nearby.

Other historic bridges across the East River include the Williamsburg Bridge which was completed in 1903 and the Manhattan Bridge and Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge that were opened in 1909.

 

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3 Reviews

1. Pretty Neat

   Arthur June 13, 2011 (Kentucky, USA)
   Driving over the Brooklyn Bridge is pretty neat, but I certainly wouldn't plan your day around seeing it. It is a facinating bridge, but I'm sure you'd see it anyway doing one of the many activities there are to do in NYC, such as the ferry ride. All the bridges in NYC are pretty amazing.
   
   

2. Not Just Any Old Bridge!

   KatieAnne July 18, 2011 (Sweden)
   A bridge is a bridge is bridge right? Its purpose is to get people from one side a river or valley to another. However, although all bridges have the same basic construction and purpose, they are not all designed equal. The Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, is one such bridge which is at the top of the class! I saw the Brooklyn Bridge quite by accident. We were across it before I realized where we were! Having discovered our whereabouts however we took the time to look more closely at the stunning architecture around this famous NYC landmark. If you are in the Big Apple, keep your eyes open for this bridge, it’s not be a park or museum, but it’s well worth a closer look!
   
   

3. Free attraction with excellent views

   Diana August 19, 2011 (New York)
   You can walk across the amazing Brooklyn Bridge! This is one of the all time best values in touring New York City because it is free and an absolutely exhilarating walk. Begin at the entrance to the bridge in Lower Manhattan. You will be joined by others who are on foot and bikes as well. It gets especially crowded on the weekends. When you reach the other side in Brooklyn, go for a piece of the famous Junior's Cheesecake to reward yourself. Then turn around for the walk back for a fantastic view of the New York City skyline. Make sure to take a camera because you will want to take pictures. Be mindful of the weather and dress accordingly. One last tip: this makes a great sunset walk for romantics and photogaphers!