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Brooklyn Bridge
Holding the distinction of being one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States,
the Brooklyn Bridge spans 1,595.5ft (486m). New York's East River is bordered by Brook-
lyn and Manhattan, this towering overpass has provided safe passage for millions of people
since its completion in 1883.
The original design was done by a German immigrant by the name of John Augustus
Roebling, who had already achieved a level of notoriety as having designed several other
suspension bridges around the country. Upon Roebling's premature death after an accident,
his son was placed in charge of overseeing the completion of this important structure.
Construction cost around $15 million, and took more than 14 years to complete. With soar-
ing granite towers and tense steel cables, this iconic neo-gothic styled New York feature is
more than 125 years old.
