The Brooklyn Bridge, an American Icon, Turns 140 Years Old

Popularly referred to as “the eighth wonder of the world,” the bridge was, at the time of its construction, the largest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it connects New Yorkers with their past and each other.

Brooklyn Bridge towers illuminated with new LED lights

There is a (completely unenforced) weight limit of 6,000lbs for vehicles on the Brooklyn Bridge to keep it from collapsing. Due to vehicle bloat many are now over that : r/MicromobilityNYC

Brooklyn bridge vector Black and White Stock Photos & Images - Alamy

Brooklyn Bridge - Wikipedia

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On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare

The Brooklyn Bridge just turned 140 - Hagerty Media

Brooklyn Bridge turns 140 — AP Photos

Brooklyn Bridge turns 140 — AP Photos

Wednesday marks the 140th birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge, historic connector for Long Island - Newsday