City Island Bridge

The City Island Bridge is a steel and stone structure spanning about 290 meters that connects the Bronx mainland to the residential community of City Island. It carries regular vehicular traffic across the water between these two areas.

It opened in 1901 and replaced earlier wooden connections between the island and mainland. This new structure provided permanent infrastructure for the growing community.

The bridge leads to City Island's waterfront district, where fishing restaurants and boat slips shape the local character. This maritime heritage remains visible in how people use and experience the area daily.

The bridge can be crossed by vehicles and pedestrians without toll charges and remains open throughout the year. Residents and visitors access City Island through this regularly maintained connection.

Materials from the warship USS North Carolina were incorporated into the original construction, giving the structure a distinctive historical layer. This detail is often overlooked but forms part of the bridge's identity.

Location: The Bronx

Official opening: July 4, 1901

Length: 290 m

Made from material: steel, stone

GPS coordinates: 40.85626,-73.79329

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49