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The bridge is located 3.2 miles from the mouth of the [[Harlem River]]. Its total length is 2,540 ft (774 m). The main swing span is 408 ft (124 m) long and provides two shipping channels with 150 ft (46 m) of horizontal clearance. When closed the bridge provides 25 ft of vertical clearance. The total cost of construction was $1.3 million and the bridge opened on May 1st, 1895. |
The bridge is located 3.2 miles from the mouth of the [[Harlem River]]. Its total length is 2,540 ft (774 m). The main swing span is 408 ft (124 m) long and provides two shipping channels with 150 ft (46 m) of horizontal clearance. When closed the bridge provides 25 ft of vertical clearance. The total cost of construction was $1.3 million and the bridge opened on May 1st, 1895. |
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It is assumed the now long-demolished 9th Avenue el serviced the Bronx this way (the [[IRT Jerome Avenue Line]]), probably on a now-demolished upper or lower level, in the manner the [[Brooklyn Bridge]] serviced the now equally long-gone Brooklyn elevated lines. |
It is assumed the now long-demolished 9th Avenue el serviced the Bronx this way (the [[IRT Jerome Avenue Line]]), probably on a now-demolished upper or lower level, in the manner the [[Brooklyn Bridge]] serviced the now equally long-gone Brooklyn elevated lines. A swing bridge would go a long way to explain why the otherwise redundant Concourse line got built. |
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In 1999 the NYCDOT began a $145 million renovation of the bridge. |
In 1999 the NYCDOT began a $145 million renovation of the bridge. |
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Revision as of 06:57, 30 August 2005
Macombs Dam Bridge is a swing bridge that spans the Harlem River in New York City. It is the third oldest bridge in New York City and was designated an official landmark in January of 1992.
The bridge is located 3.2 miles from the mouth of the Harlem River. Its total length is 2,540 ft (774 m). The main swing span is 408 ft (124 m) long and provides two shipping channels with 150 ft (46 m) of horizontal clearance. When closed the bridge provides 25 ft of vertical clearance. The total cost of construction was $1.3 million and the bridge opened on May 1st, 1895.
It is assumed the now long-demolished 9th Avenue el serviced the Bronx this way (the IRT Jerome Avenue Line), probably on a now-demolished upper or lower level, in the manner the Brooklyn Bridge serviced the now equally long-gone Brooklyn elevated lines. A swing bridge would go a long way to explain why the otherwise redundant Concourse line got built.
In 1999 the NYCDOT began a $145 million renovation of the bridge.
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