September 2008 — The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Queens, is captured here under an overcast sky from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1909, this double-deck cantilever bridge remains one of New York City’s most significant engineering landmarks, carrying both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while offering a vital connection between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City. Above the roadway, the Roosevelt Island Tram cables can be seen tracing parallel to the structure — a modern counterpart to this early 20th-century feat of steelwork. The muted light of the cloudy day accentuates the warm tones of the bridge’s framework against the cool gray skyline of Manhattan.