Carroll Street Bridge, Retractable road bridge in Gowanus, Brooklyn, US
The Carroll Street Bridge spans the Gowanus Canal with a wooden deck, single traffic lane for eastbound vehicles, and two pedestrian walkways.
Built in 1889 under engineer Robert Van Buren's direction, the bridge remains one of only four retractable bridges still operating in the United States.
The structure represents a crucial piece of Brooklyn's industrial heritage, earning official landmark status from New York City in 1987.
The bridge accommodates vehicles under 3.8 meters in height and 9 tons in weight, serving approximately 1,000 crossings on weekdays.
The bridge's retraction mechanism slides diagonally along three steel rails, creating an 11-meter passage for water vessels through the Gowanus Canal.
Location: Brooklyn
GPS coordinates: 40.67819,-73.98928
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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