Originally known as the Harlem River Pedestrian Bridge, this footbridge leads from East Harlem to Randall's Island.  

Ward's Island Bridge

A treasured icon on the Manhattan skyline. O.H. Ammann engineered this timeless bridge and Cass Glbert designed it. When it was built, it doubled the record for the longest span of any bridge in the world; even today it sees the most car traffic of any bridge in the world.

George Washington Bridge

Jean Parker Phifer, NYC architect and author of Public Art New York, reads a selection on the Lighting of the George Washington Bridge, designed by Domingo Gonzales (lighting designer) for the millennium celebrations of 2000.

Considered a traffic breakthrough at the time, the concept went on to get implemented widely.

Originally proposed in 1930, the tunnel was not funded until 1933. Work was undertaken from both sides concurrently which meant that the holes on both sides needed to match. &nbsp;In order to withstand the high air pressure needed to keep the water from seeping in, the ‘Sandhogs’ as the workers were known had to enter the tunnel through airlocks which would gradually increase the pressure as they descended from lock to lock. &nbsp;Because of the Depression and the War it took nearly a decade to build the first two tubes. &nbsp;

Lincoln Tunnel

The Throgs Neck Bridge in New York City, is a six-lane suspension bridge carrying Interstate 295 over the East River and connecting the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx with the Bay Terrace section of Queens. It was the newest bridge across the East River at its opening, relieving traffic on the Bronx–Whitestone Bridge. The Throgs Neck Bridge is owned by the New York City government and operated by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.The bridge features two main cables supporting the span, each containing 37 strands made of 296 individual wires. The suspension towers rise 326 feet above artificial concrete islands in the East River. The bridge has a total length of over 2 miles, including approaches. Named after John Throckmorton, the Throgs Neck Bridge connects to the Clearview Expressway and Cross Island Parkway on the Queens side and the Throgs Neck Expressway on the Bronx side.The Throgs Neck Bridge played a crucial role in easing traffic and providing a direct route from Long Island to New Jersey via the George Washington Bridge. Despite being a toll bridge, it underwent toll collection changes in 2017. The bridge's design, incorporating stiffening transverse trusses and a counterweight system, showcased Ammann's innovative approach.

Throgs Neck Bridge

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a landmark suspension bridge that connects Staten Island and Brooklyn, stretching across the Narrows at the entrance to New York Harbor. Designed by the renowned engineer Othmar H. Ammann, with Leopold Just and the firm Ammann &amp; Whitney, construction began on August 13, 1959. The upper deck opened to traffic on November 21, 1964, while the lower deck was added on June 28, 1969 to accommodate increasing demand. At the time of its completion, the bridge was the longest suspension span in the world, surpassing San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.The bridge measures 13,700 feet in total length, with a main span of 4,260 feet. Its towers rise 693 feet above the water, and the clearance below is 228 feet at mean high tide, allowing large ships to pass into New York Harbor. The project cost $325 million at the time, equivalent to more than $3 billion today. It carries Interstate 278 across its two decks, with 13 lanes of traffic in total.Named after Giovanni da Verrazzano, the 16th-century Florentine explorer who was the first European to enter New York Harbor in 1524, the bridge stands as both an engineering marvel and a cultural symbol. It is operated by MTA Bridges and Tunnels and plays a vital role in connecting Staten Island with the rest of New York City. Each November, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge famously serves as the starting point of the New York City Marathon, where tens of thousands of runners cross its span.Today, the bridge continues to undergo rehabilitation and modernization projects to extend its lifespan and improve traffic flow. More than half a century after its opening, it remains one of New York City’s most iconic pieces of infrastructure, embodying both the city’s engineering prowess and its enduring connection to the sea.

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

The Swiss-born structural engineer lived here from 1913 to 1917, while working on Hell Gate Bridge (opened 1917). He went on to construct, or design, seven of the major bridges that brought people, business and prominence to New York City including the Verrazano-Narrows1 (1964), this hemisphere’s longest single-span suspension bridge; George Washington (1931); Bayonne (1931); Triborough (1936); Whitestone (1939); and Throgs Neck (1961).<a href="https://culturenow.org/people/ae83d0d0-8d2c-4573-a54e-e6f60e12d538?name=Historic_Landmarks_Preservation_Center">[1]</a>

Othmar H. Ammann

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