Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge, Steel suspension bridge between Manhattan and Brooklyn, United States.
This crossing extends nearly 1800 meters (around 6000 feet) over the East River, supported by two granite towers in a neo-Gothic design that stand 84 meters (276 feet) above the water. Four thick steel cables, each roughly 40 centimeters (16 inches) across, hold the roadway and elevated pedestrian level in place between the towers and the shore.
Work started in January 1870 under John Augustus Roebling, who died that year from an accident on site. His son Washington Roebling took over but fell ill with caisson disease in 1872, leaving his wife Emily Warren Roebling to oversee progress until the opening in May 1883.
Locals often jog or stroll across the walkway in early mornings or after work, while tourists regularly stop at midpoint to photograph each other against the Manhattan skyline. On weekends, street musicians and portrait artists frequently set up along the promenade, creating a lively urban gathering spot where people pause and linger.
The elevated walkway sits above car lanes and connects with City Hall Park on the Manhattan side or Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. Mornings before nine and evenings after sunset tend to be quieter, and the crossing usually takes 30 to 40 minutes on foot while cyclists share the same path.
During assembly, workers strung over 14000 miles of wire strand by strand to form the main cables, with each one containing more than 5000 individual galvanized steel wires bundled and compacted hydraulically into a circular shape after installation. This process took several months and required careful coordination to maintain even tension and strength across the entire span.
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