Union Street Bridge, Bascule bridge in Brooklyn, United States.
The Union Street Bridge spans the Gowanus Canal with two lanes for vehicles and separate pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge opened on March 4, 1905, with a construction cost of $85,206.85, marking a period of industrial development in Brooklyn.
The bridge forms part of the transportation network connecting neighborhoods across the Gowanus Canal, supporting local community movement.
The structure features two 17-foot wide traffic lanes for eastbound movement and two 6-foot wide sidewalks for pedestrian access.
The double leaf Scherzer rolling lift mechanism allows the bridge to raise its roadway sections, enabling water vessels to pass underneath.
GPS coordinates: 40.67948,-73.98836
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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