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Designed by the bridge engineer Gustav Lindenthal and architect Henry Hornbosted, the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge was constructed between 1901 and 1909. The bridge opened to traffic on June 18, 1909 as the longest cantilever bridge in the United States.
Apr 8, 2024 · The bridge reconstruction project is still not finished, and so the DOT is still giving cars access to the south outer roadway, which means that some of the concrete work on the Queens side will be done after pedestrians have access to the south outer roadway, according to a graphic the DOT shared:
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge: Other name(s) 59th Street Bridge Blackwell Island Bridge: Maintained by: New York City Department of Transportation: ID number: 2240048: Characteristics; Design: Double-decked cantilever bridge: Total length: 7,449 ft (2,270 m) Width: 100 ft (30 m) Height: 350 ft (110 m) Longest span: 1,182 ft (360 m) (west span) No ...
- 1,182 ft (360 m) (west span)
- 3,724 ft 6 in (1,135.2 m)
- March 30, 1909; 114 years ago
- East River
Apr 8, 2024 · The Queensboro Bridge pedestrian and biker renovations are set to be completed in the summer of 2024. One of the busiest bridges in the city is finally getting the renovations it needs. Go to...
Apr 10, 2024 · The Queensboro Bridge reconstruction project is not yet finished, so NYCDOT is still giving cars access to the south outer roadway, meaning that some of the concrete work on the Queens side...
4 days ago · The construction of the Queensboro Bridge began in 1901, and the bridge officially opened on June 18, 1909. To better appreciate its history and significance, here are our top ten secrets of...
