Broadway Bridge, Vertical lift bridge in Manhattan, US
The Broadway Bridge contains two decks, with the lower level carrying US Route 9 and the upper level supporting the IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line.
The current Broadway Bridge, completed in 1962, replaced two previous swing bridges that served the area since the creation of the Harlem River Ship Canal.
The bridge functions as a connection point between the neighborhoods of Inwood on Manhattan Island and Marble Hill on the mainland, linking different communities.
The bridge's lift span rises to provide a navigable clearance of 136 feet, allowing large vessels to pass through the Harlem River Ship Canal.
The structure's 2,500-ton design incorporates wire ropes and electrical drives to manage the vertical movement of the bridge deck while maintaining perfect horizontal alignment.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: July 1, 1962
Official opening: July 1, 1962
Length: 170 m
GPS coordinates: 40.87361,-73.91111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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