University Heights Bridge — Attraction in New York

The University Heights Bridge is a steel-truss revolving swing bridge across the Harlem River. It connects West 207th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan with West Fordham Road in the Bronx's University Heights neighborhood. The bridge is operated and maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation. The bridge carries two lanes of traffic in each direction and a sidewalk on its southern side. The bridge has three masonry piers supporting the steel approach spans. The sidewalk features four shelters with cast-iron supports, while the bridge deck has decorative iron railings and two stone pavilions. The bridge structure was originally installed further to the north, carrying Broadway across the Harlem River Ship Canal. It opened in 1895 as the Harlem Ship Canal Bridge and was relocated southward to University Heights in 1908. Over the following decades, the University Heights Bridge carried streetcar and bus service. By the late 20th century, it was in disrepair. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the University Heights Bridge as a city landmark in 1984, and it was completely rebuilt between...

The University Heights Bridge:

Construction Started and Opening Date: 1893 and January 8, 1908. It was reconstructed and reopened in 1992. Connection: Connects the University Heights neighborhood in the Bronx to the Inwood neighborhood in Manhattan over the Harlem River in New York City. Length: 1,700 feet (518 meters). Pedestrian Walkways: Includes pedestrian walkways are available. Main Material: Steel. Type of Bridge: Swing bridge. Owner and Fees: Owned by the New York City Department of Transportation. No toll for vehicles, pedestrians,...

University Heights Bridge is a small bridge with good connection between West 207th St in Inwood, upper west side of Manhattan and West Fordham Rd, upper West side of the Bronx, but during rush hour becomes a nightmare that might take you 20 to 30 minutes just to drive across it's 227 feet length in either direction; also at night during the weekend you may experience some slow traffic, alternate crossing will be Broadway Bridge, on Broadway ave. Between W 220th St and W 225th St. You can also walk across...