General Information
| Other name(s): | Welfare Island Bridge |
|---|---|
| Beginning of works: | 17 March 1952 |
| Completion: | 18 May 1955 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Vertical lift bridge Through truss bridge |
|---|---|
| Support conditions: |
for registered users |
| Function / usage: |
Road bridge |
| Material: |
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Awards and Distinctions
| 1955 |
award winner
for registered users |
|---|
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
|
|---|---|
| towers |
steel
|
Chronology
| 17 March 1952 | Construction started |
|---|---|
| 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
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