Washington Bridge

The Washington Bridge extends 2,375 feet across the Harlem River, connecting 181st Street in Manhattan to University Avenue in the Bronx through six traffic lanes.

Engineers Charles Schneider and Wilhelm Hildenbrand completed the steel arch bridge in 1888 after two decades of planning and construction using materials from Maine and Connecticut.

The bridge serves as a connecting point between two distinct New York neighborhoods, facilitating cultural exchanges between Manhattan and Bronx communities for over a century.

Pedestrians and cyclists can access dedicated pathways on both sides of the bridge while vehicles utilize the main roadway connecting to major expressways.

The structure incorporates two main steel arches measuring 510 feet each, demonstrating engineering techniques from the late nineteenth century.

Location: Manhattan

Location: The Bronx

Architects: Edward H. Kendall

Height: 30 m

Length: 508 m

GPS coordinates: 40.84678,-73.92789

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45