The Williamsburg Bridge spans the East River in New York City, in the United States; it was the second bridge built over this river and, for several years, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
This impressive structure, which connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, features a about 2,227 meters long and with a about 36 m wide, approximately.
The Williamsburg Bridge has a navigation draft exceeding 40 meterss. The two towers of this bridge have a about 102 meters high.
This bridge, which was built to allow pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages to cross, currently has eight lanes of traffic and is also crossed by two New York City subway lines. This structure can also be crossed on foot or by bicycle.
The Williamsburg Bridge is used by about 110,000 people a day. For several years, the structure was the the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Construction of the Williamsburg Bridge began in 1896, and it opened to traffic in December 1903.
