The bridge connects long island city in Queens with Manhattan, passing through Roosevelt island.
In 2009 celebrated the centenary of one of the most famous bridges in new York and one of its main attractions – the Queensboro bridge.
When it comes to new York, then whatever amount of time did not have a traveler, is simply impossible not to get acquainted with Manhattan.
Crossing the East river on a 40-meter height, the Queensboro bridge connects a major residential area of Queens, located on the island of long island, and the historic “-” new York – Manhattan.
The first attempts to link these areas was made in 1838, but the source of funding was found only after 29 years. Yes and he failed: the company was declared bankrupt and the project was never implemented.
From a dead point business has moved in 1903, when it took in its hands the city’s Department of bridges. But here got in the way of problems: first, the bridge builders had to deal with the impact of the hurricane and then there was a commotion among the workers, who threatened even the explosion of one of the bridge spans. In short, to complete the construction was only in 1909.
The bridge, the construction of which cost 18 million dollars and claimed the lives of 50 people, was opened on 12 June 1909. It was called then bridge O. Blackwell (now Roosevelt O.).
The Queensboro bridge is an excellent example of double cantilever bridge. The length of this 2-story handsome – 1135 m, width – 30 m.
On the top “floor” were originally provided 2 passes for pedestrians and 2 railway line (dismantled in the 50s). Currently there are 4 lanes of traffic. The ground floor also given to cars – they are allocated 4 lanes and 2 “outer highway”, which provides for not only the car lanes but Bicycle path, place for walking pedestrians.
Anyway, from those wishing to admire the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the bridge offers a spectacular panorama), no fee for motorists using the bridge will not be charged.
After serving new Yorkers faithfully for nearly 8 decades, the Queensboro bridge “tired”, and in 1987 was started its reconstruction, which lasted until 2012. “Second chance” for the Queensboro bridge cost the budget of 300 million – almost 17 times more than its construction.
