Hell Gate Bridge

Hell Gate Bridge

     Hell Gate Bridge (originally New York Connect Railroad Bridge) is a railroad bridge connecting the New York Burroughs of Manhattan and Queens.  The bridge carries 2 tracks for Amtrak and one for freight. 

 It is a steel arch bridge.  Its length is 17,00 feet. It was built in 1916. Engineers were Gustav Lidenthal, Othman Amman David Steinman.  The architect was Henry Hombostel.

     

Helps Gate Bridge

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