Brooklyn bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is located in New York City, New York.
It is right next to the Manhattan Bridge and it spans over the East River at 1,595 ft and 6 in. Construction started on January 3, 1870 and ended in 1883.
The cable-stayed bridge was made from steel and granite.
Three Interesting facts
1) The bridge was originally named the New York Bridge and changed its name to Brooklyn Bridge in 1915.
2) When it opened, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to connect to Long Island.
3) On its first day open to the public, 1,800 vehicles and 150,300 people crossed the bridge.
2) When it opened, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to connect to Long Island.
3) On its first day open to the public, 1,800 vehicles and 150,300 people crossed the bridge.
