The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge is a historic and iconic bridge that connects Brooklyn with the Rockaways in New York City. Built in 1937, the bridge was designed by renowned engineer David Steinman and features a 540-foot-long center lift truss span, two side truss spans, and two long approaches. With its unique design and engineering, the bridge has played a significant role in improving transportation and fostering the growth of the Rockaway Peninsula.
Over the years, the Marine Parkway Bridge has undergone rehabilitation and improvements, including the replacement of the steel-grated roadway deck with a concrete-and-steel orthotropic deck. The bridge now handles a considerable amount of year-round traffic, with approximately 25,000 vehicles crossing it daily. In addition to its practical function, the bridge also offers a five-foot-wide pedestrian walkway as part of the Rockaway Greenway, providing a scenic recreational trail along the Rockaway Peninsula.
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