The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City. This bridge is the most famous bridge in New York City. It connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is over the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge is 1,595.5 feet and 133 ft high. The Brooklyn Bridge is famous because there had never been a bridge like this one before. When it was finished in 1883, it was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and the longest suspension bridge in the world. 20 people died while this bridge was under construction. The Brooklyn Bridge was built to provide transportation ground for cars and pedestrians between Manhattan and Brooklyn. This bridge allowed people to live in Brooklyn yet work in Manhattan. The bridge gives tourists a great opportunity to see two parts of New York at once. It also has great photo opportunities, and is a fun way to see the landscape of the city!
Travel Education 