Jacobs Dam Bridge

Same as above Swing span.

Same as above

     Macombs Dam Bridge contains a swing bridge over the Harlem. River.. This span consists of concave chords running along the top. There are 4 lanes.of traffic and 2 sidewalks.

     The bridge connects the Burroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx.  The bridge was named after Daniel Macomb, son of a merchant. It was designed by Alfred Pancoast Boller.  There are 3 bridge approaches– 2 in Manhattan and 1 in the Bronx.

     The bride opened on Mayn1, 1895. Its total.length.is 2540:feet.  Cost for construction was $26 million.