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Amazing Bridges of New York City

New York City is without any doubt the busiest city of the world! Somebody is on the way; every second in New York City Despite the heavy traffic load, there has never been any complain regarding transport in New York City. This is simply because NYC is rich in bridges, subways, and strong highway system. The bridges of New York City not only facilitate the traffic load but also are a major tourist attraction. Each of them are a architectural masterpiece worthy of looking up and enjoying their beauty. Some of the most fascinating and amazing NYC bridges are:
The oldest bridge in New York City is The Brooklyn Bridge, stretching up to 5989 feet. It acts as a junction between Brooklyn and Manhattan states of New York City and was nominated as National Historic monument in 1964.

GW commonly use to refer to George Washington Bridge
is the premier bridge of the whole world. In terms of vehicular traffic, it is most loaded and has the fourth largest span when it comes to suspension bridges. It has certain rules such as vehicles are fined, if speed is more than 45mph and pedestrians are advised to walk over their side pavements marked.
Designed by the world famous Gustav Lindenthal, Nichols and Leon Moisseiff architects, the Manhattan Bridge is the most beautiful suspension bridge. Nothing is charged for all the motor vehicles passing by this bridge.
High Bridge is the oldest Crossway Bridge functional in New York City. It is a connector via Bronx and Manhattan over the Harlem River. Queensboro Bridge--popularly called the 59th Street Bridge is a double-decked designed bridge in New York City.
Designed and finalized by the famous skillful architect Gustav Lindenthal, the Williamsburg Bridge continued enjoying being the largest suspension bridge on Earth until the opening of the Bear Mountain Bridge in 1924.
Triborough Bridge, Verrazano Bridge, Pine Bank Bridge, Bow Bridge, Roosevelt Island Bridge, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Rikers Island Bridge, and Throgs Neck Bridge are other worthy bridges that need be mentioned her. All of these help New York City be the most well connected City of the world where one has never any problem in moving from one place to another.

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