When it opened in 1903, the Williamsburg Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world with its total length at 7,308 feet (2,227 m).  In the 1980’s, it was closed to all traffic for almost 2 months for emergency repairs of extensive damages caused by corrosion.  There was a debate...

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion in 1964, surpassing the Golden Gate Bridge by 60 feet. Here are the facts you ought to know: – construction began on August 13, 1959 – bridge opened in two stages: ··· upper level:...

The Manhattan Bridge was the last of the three suspension bridges built across the lower East River, following the Brooklyn and the Williamsburg bridges. Here are the facts you ought to know: – opened to traffic on December 31, 1909 (although incomplete) – took 11 years to construct: from 1901...

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest and most recognizable suspension bridges in the United States. Here are the facts you ought to know: – completed and opened on May 24th, 1883 (took over 13 years to build) – at the time it opened, it was the longest suspension...