Greenpoint Avenue Bridge

The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge connects the neighborhoods of Greenpoint in Brooklyn and Blissville in Queens across Newtown Creek with four traffic lanes. The structure includes dedicated cycling lanes and sidewalks on both sides for pedestrians.

The current steel structure was completed in 1987 as the sixth bridge at this location, replacing earlier versions including the original built in the 1850s. The crossing point has served as a key connection between the boroughs for generations.

The structure commemorates J.J. Byrne, a Brooklyn Borough President whose leadership shaped the area in the years between 1926 and 1930.

The bridge handles daily traffic while providing separate access for cyclists and pedestrians on both sides. Visitors should be aware that vehicle and pedestrian passages may be briefly interrupted when the drawbridge opens.

The double-leaf mechanism lifts to create clearance for water vessels, and the vertical opening height changes depending on tide levels. This engineering solution allows the creek to support both shipping traffic and daily roadway use simultaneously.

Location: Brooklyn

Official opening: 1987

Made from material: steel

Website: http://nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bridges/green.shtml

GPS coordinates: 40.73330,-73.94040

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06