Madison Avenue Bridge, Road bridge between Manhattan and The Bronx, United States
The Madison Avenue Bridge spans the Harlem River with four lanes connecting Madison Avenue in Manhattan to East 138th Street in The Bronx.
The current structure, designed by Alfred P. Boller, replaced an earlier swing bridge from 1884 and opened to traffic on July 18, 1910.
The bridge represents early 20th-century engineering practices and serves as a critical connection point between two distinct New York City boroughs.
The bridge measures 1,892 feet in length and features dedicated lanes for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists crossing between the boroughs.
The bridge structure rotates horizontally on its central axis to allow maritime vessels passage along the Harlem River below.
Location: Manhattan
Location: The Bronx
Official opening: July 18, 1910
Length: 577 m
GPS coordinates: 40.81417,-73.93333
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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