Bronx–Whitestone Bridge, Suspension bridge between Bronx and Queens, United States
The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge spans the East River with a total length of 1149 meters and a main span of 701 meters at a height of 45 meters.
Construction of the bridge, designed by architect Othmar Ammann, began in 1936 following decades of proposals dating back to 1905.
The bridge opening on April 29, 1939, coincided with the New York World's Fair, marking a milestone in the city's infrastructure development.
The bridge serves more than 124,000 vehicles daily across six lanes of traffic, utilizing a cashless toll system set at $11.19.
Renovations in the 1940s included the installation of stiffening trusses to prevent oscillations observed in similar bridges.
Location: Queens
Location: The Bronx
Inception: April 29, 1939
Architects: Othmar Hermann Ammann
Official opening: April 29, 1939
Height: 45 m
Length: 1,149 m
Longest Span: 701 m
Made from material: steel
Website: http://web.mta.info/bandt/html/bronxw.html
GPS coordinates: 40.80111,-73.82917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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