Gothamist: 100th Birthday Festivities Announced for Six NYC Bridges

Kojak

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:22:47 -0500

The Manhattan Bridge is a beautiful Bridge, but I've seen it tilt and sway every time a train goes over. That can't be normal. No wonder so much constant maintenance has to be done. Wikipedia: "...was designed and built by Polish bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski with the deflection cables designed by Leon Moisseiff, who later designed the infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940." Those Wacky Polish Engineers. They crack me up.

John Del Signore

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:05:01 -0500

Good point, Kingpin. Duly noted.

Kingpin

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:54:12 -0500

Nearly-Happy Birthday,Manhattan bridge! Oh, and it's not really known yet if Cloverfield's monster was in fact an alien. And it was only the big on that smack-downed the Brooklyn Bridge.

famdoc

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:08:41 -0500

If by Roebling's erection you mean the Brooklyn Bridge, the centenary celebration of that span was held in 1983 and featured a wonderful fireworks exhibition over the bridge.

Alex

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:00:51 -0500

Thanks to the Madison Ave bridge I can walk from Harlem to the Bronx and catch the 4/5. I'm gonna party hard for its birthday in '10.

zodak

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:40:28 -0500

what about roebling's erection?