Spuyten Duyvil Bridge, Railway swing bridge in northern Manhattan, United States
The Spuyten Duyvil Bridge spans 190 meters across the Harlem River, featuring a central rotating section that allows vessels to pass underneath.
Constructed in 1900, this bridge replaced an earlier iron structure from 1895 and became essential for connecting Manhattan's rail network to mainland services.
The bridge's name derives from Dutch settlers who called the waterway 'spuitend duivel', referring to the dangerous currents in the channel.
The structure serves approximately 30 Amtrak trains daily and opens more than 1000 times annually for water vessels, primarily during summer months.
In 2018, engineers used Left Coast Lifter, one of the world's largest floating cranes, to lift the 730-ton bridge spans for repairs.
Location: Manhattan
Official opening: 1900
Length: 190 m
GPS coordinates: 40.87833,-73.92556
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:09
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