Kosciuszko Bridge

The Kosciuszko Bridge crosses Newtown Creek with two parallel cable-stayed spans linking Brooklyn and Queens through a 1,835-meter (6,020-foot) steel structure. Each span rests on slender white towers that hold vertical cables supporting the roadway and pedestrian paths.

A truss crossing from 1939 carried traffic over the creek for decades before workers began replacing it with the current cable-stayed design in 2017. Construction proceeded in two phases, with crews removing the old span only after opening the new westbound structure.

Named after a Polish engineer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, the crossing links two neighborhoods shaped by waves of immigration over generations. Green Brooklyn emblems and blue Queens markers appear at either end of the span.

Walking and cycling paths run along both spans, offering separate routes from southern Greenpoint to northern Maspeth. Ramps on either shore provide direct access without stairs, making it easier for riders and walkers to reach the bridge deck.

Programmable LED lighting along the cables transforms the structure at night into a widely visible installation above the city skyline. Colors shift according to civic events and seasons, creating a dynamic landmark over the water.

Location: Brooklyn

Location: Queens

Official opening: 1939

Length: 1,835 m

Longest Span: 91 m

GPS coordinates: 40.72780,-73.92920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:13