The Queensboro Bridge, officially the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, is a cantilever bridge over the East River in New York City. Completed in 1909, it connects the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens with the East Midtown and Upper East Side neighborhoods in Manhattan, passing over Roosevelt Island.

The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge, is a cantilever truss bridge over the East River. It connects Manhattan and Queens and serves some of the busiest arteries in New York City.

Jul 30, 2019 · A walk across the Queensboro Bridge—nearly three-quarters of a mile long—not only offers views of its striking geometric shapes as well as the New York skyline but also allows you to explore by foot the interesting neighborhoods once you reach the other side.

Sep 3, 2019 · A collection of overview photos that show the bridge as a whole and general areas of the bridge, plus details of the approach spans. This gallery features data-friendly, fast-loading photos in a touch-friendly popup viewer.

Oct 26, 2023 · One of those bridges is the Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge or Ed Koch Bridge. On the northern side of the bridge, you will find a pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane for those that wish to cross the bridge without a car.

Aug 25, 2024 · Explore the fascinating history of the Queensboro Bridge's construction, from its initial design to its completion, shaping New York City's skyline in the early 20th century.

The Queensboro Bridge was the longest cantilever span in North America (1,182 feet) from 1909 until the Quebec Bridge opened in 1917 and the longest in the United States until 1930.

The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (sometimes known as the 59th Street Bridge) connects Manhattan with Queens by lifting over the East River and Roosevelt Island, an impressive landmark that changed the fate of the borough enshrined in its curious name.

The Queensboro Bridge is a 3,725-foot (1,135 m) long five-span, two-level cantilever bridge that connects Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City in Queens.

Sep 26, 2012 · Its 7,449-foot length originally accommodated rail tracks on its upper deck and a tram line on the lower level. Today the spans support more than 176,000 cars daily.