Brooklyn Bridge

No, it doesn't. The Brooklyn Bridge crosses the East River and connects the borough of Brooklyn to the borough of Manhattan.

Note that the East River is not a true river, but a tidal strait. It connects to the ocean on both sides. It flows south from the bay known as the Long Island Sound, down the east side of Manhattan and the west side of Queens and Brooklyn, and into the Atlantic Ocean at New York Harbor.

While the construction materials of the Brooklyn Bridge include concrete,

mortar, stone, and steel, there would be no Brooklyn Bridge at all were

it not for its most crucial construction component: wood.

Southern Yellow Pine (from Georgia and Florida) forms the essential structural component of the underwater foundations of the bridge. Without those solid wood, pneumatic casings, the Brooklyn Bridge could never have been built, and those

solid yellow pine underwater caissons remain in nearly pristine today.

By the way, it is also underwater wood that holds up most of Venice.

"Wood decay is caused by aerobic insects and bacteria, ones that need air to stay alive. When wood is submerged where there is no air, it remains in good condition indefinitely. Cities like Venice in Italy are supported on wood pilings that are, in some cases, 1000 years old."

The Brooklyn bridge was made around 1869 to 1883.

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Emily Warren Roebling. Her father-in-law, John Roebling, was originally the Chief Engineer. He died from an on-site accident that crushed his toes and gave him tetanus.

His son (Emily's husband), Washington Roebling, took over as Chief Engineer. But he got a bad case of cassion disease (known by divers as "the bends") while surveying the underwater cassions of the bridge.

He survived, but was bedridden for the remainder of the bridge's construction. So his wife Emily was required to fill in for him, to speak to the workers on his behalf, and run messages between them. She had studied engineering and higher math, and so was able to provide crucial assistance.

Yes. the Brooklyn Bridge has lights on it.

Before the Brooklyn Bridge, they used ferry boats and other forms of water transportation to move between New York City (Manhattan Island) and the City of Brooklyn.

The designer was John Augustus Roebling and it was opened on 24 May 1883.

When it was completed. The lights were beginning to be used just at that time in NY.

It has two piers.

The Brooklyn Bridge's designer died during the construction of the bridge. Roebling's foot was crushed by a ferry. His foot was amputated and he later died of tetanus.

The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, is unique for its innovative hybrid design, combining both suspension and cable-stayed elements, which was groundbreaking at the time. It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and its impressive span of 1,834 feet made it the longest suspension bridge in the world for many years. Additionally, the bridge's Gothic-style towers and intricate stonework contribute to its iconic aesthetic, symbolizing both engineering prowess and the spirit of New York City. Its construction also showcased the resilience and determination of its designer, John A. Roebling, and his son, Washington Roebling, who completed the project after his father's death.

The Longfellow Bridge has a height of about 70 feet (21 meters) from the surface of the water to the apex of the arch at its highest point.

The Brooklyn Bridge offers several pros, including its iconic status as a symbol of New York City, its stunning views of the skyline and East River, and its role as a vital transportation link for pedestrians and vehicles. However, cons include the heavy traffic congestion it often experiences, leading to delays, and the wear and tear from millions of visitors and commuters that necessitate ongoing maintenance. Additionally, its popularity can result in overcrowding, diminishing the experience for those wishing to enjoy the bridge's scenery.