Old Highbridge old

     The High bridge was originally the Aqueduct Bridge.  It spans the Harlem River River. The original bridge was completed in 1848 and consisted of 16 stone arches. It was part of the Croton  Aqueduct.

     In 1928, the 5 stone arches that spaned the Harlem  River were replaced by a single 450 feet steel arch.  Tue bridge was closed was closed to all traffic in 1970.  It was opened to bicycles and pedestrians in 2015.  Its length is 1450 feet.

High Bridge Recent New York