Queensboro Bridge
Opened: March 30, 1909
Architect: Gustav Lindenthal
The Queensboro bridge connects Manhattan and Queens at 59th Street. The design features two large cantilever truss spans (1,182 feet and 984 feet) connected by a 630-foot span over Roosevelt island. The main spans are flanked by a 470-foot approach span on the Manhattan side and a 459-foot approach span on the Queens side. Although the original design included trolly and elevated train traffic, both levels are currently devoted to vehicular traffic with two pedestrian walkways.
Closeup of West tower
View from the Southwest
View from the West
Under a pier
Under the bridge
Under the bridge
Closeup of tower ornamentation
View from the Northwest
Arch underpass
Grocery store under the West (Manhattan) approach
Traffic on the Manhattan side and a
departing tram for Roosevelt Island
View from the Northwest
Luminaire on Manhattan side
View from Roosevelt Island Tram
View from Roosevelt Island Tram
Western Roosevelt Island pier viewed from the south