Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, East River NYC

The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge spans the East River in New York City, with Manhattan buildings in the background.
The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, completed in 1909, is a double-deck cantilever bridge spanning the East River and connecting Manhattan and Queens. It was a significant engineering achievement of its era and continues to be a vital transportation route for vehicles and pedestrians. The bridge's steel structure is visible against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, with the Roosevelt Island Tramway cables running parallel above the roadway. This structure remains a critical component of New York City's transportation network and a testament to early 20th-century bridge construction.
Photo taken in September 2008.
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