145th Street Bridge

The 145th Street Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses the Harlem River between Manhattan and the Bronx, connecting two neighborhoods with four traffic lanes. The structure allows pedestrians to walk on both sides while vehicles and buses travel along the roadway.

Construction started in 1901 and was completed four years later in 1905, when traffic first crossed the swing bridge. In 2006, the rotating mechanism was fundamentally renewed and transported by water to its current location.

The bridge links two distinct neighborhoods and allows residents from different areas to meet and work together across the river. For many commuters, crossing here is a daily moment in the rhythm of the city.

The bridge features wide sidewalks on both sides, making walking safe and pleasant even with traffic moving around you. Public buses and private vehicles share the same lanes, so walking during quieter times offers a more comfortable experience.

The bridge can rotate to allow larger ships to pass through the Harlem River, a capability that sets it apart from other river crossings. This rotating feature is uncommon and makes the structure remarkable from a traffic engineering perspective.

Location: Manhattan

Official opening: 1905

Longest Span: 90 m

GPS coordinates: 40.81946,-73.93305

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42