General Information
Other name(s): | Welfare Island Bridge |
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Beginning of works: | 17 March 1952 |
Completion: | 18 May 1955 |
Status: | in use |
Project Type
Structure: |
Vertical lift bridge Through truss bridge |
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Support conditions: |
for registered users |
Function / usage: |
Road bridge |
Material: |
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Awards and Distinctions
1955 |
award winner
for registered users |
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Location
Location: |
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA Queens, New York, New York, USA |
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Crosses: |
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Coordinates: | 40° 45' 48" N 73° 56' 45" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
main span | 127.41 m | |
width | 12.19 m | |
total length | 876.91 m | |
vertical navigation clearance | max. 30 m |
Cost
cost of construction | United States dollar 6 500 000 |
Materials
superstructure |
steel
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towers |
steel
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Chronology
17 March 1952 | Construction started |
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18 March 1955 | Opened to traffic |
Participants
Owner
Design
Main contractor
Steel construction
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20001734 - Published on:
12/08/2001 - Last updated on:
27/03/2021