Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Willis Avenue Bridge

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Willis Avenue Bridge

Viewed from the southwest approach in March, 2005

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Overview: Swing bridge over Harlem River on Willis Avenue in New York
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1901; rehabilitated 1987
Design: Swing
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 250.0 ft.
Total length: 2,060.8 ft.
Deck width: 42.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 14.5 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +40.80278, -73.93028 (decimal degrees)
40°48'10" N, 73°55'49" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 18/590233/4517414 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Central Park
Inventory numbers: NY 2240059 (New York State bridge identification number)
BH 26455 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
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Average daily traffic (as of 1973): 45,000