Whitestone Bridge
| Region | Type | Maps & Charts (if available, no international) |
|---|---|---|
| North America, Mid-Atlantic, New York City | Architectural Marvel | Whitestone Bridge |
Connects Bronx (north) and Queens (south)over eastern part of East River; 6 miles east of Triborough Bridge and 3 miles west of Throgs Neck Bridge. Opened in 1939. Designed by Othmar Amman, the designer of the george washinton Bridge. Tides beneath the bridge are semidiurnal, with swings of 9'.
Sources
Robert A. McCaugheyCompiler
Peter Richards