Throgs Neck Bridge

The Throgs Neck Bridge crosses the East River with a steel construction that stretches 887 meters (2,910 feet) and rises 41 meters (135 feet) above the water. The structure features two main towers and carries six lanes of traffic between the Bronx and Queens.

Construction began in 1958 to ease traffic burden on the nearby Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. The opening took place on January 11, 1961, and provided an additional connection between the two boroughs.

The name honors John Throckmorton, a 17th-century English settler whose surname shortened over time to Throg. Today the crossing links two New York City boroughs and serves commuters traveling between Long Island and the mainland each day.

The structure carries six lanes of Interstate 295 and links to several major roads including the Cross Bronx Expressway and the Cross Island Parkway. Toll collection occurs only in the Bronx-bound direction, while the Queens-bound crossing remains free.

Peregrine falcons have nested on the towers since 1983, finding a substitute for their natural cliff faces. The birds return each spring and raise their young high above the river.

Location: New York City

Inception: January 11, 1961

Official opening: January 11, 1961

Height: 41 m

Length: 887 m

Longest Span: 549 m

Made from material: steel

Website: http://web.mta.info/bandt/html/throgs.htm

GPS coordinates: 40.80167,-73.79083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:38