{"version":"2.5","id":"manhattan-bridge-opening-date","question":"When did the Manhattan Bridge officially open to traffic?","answer":"December 31, 1909","answer_detail":"The Manhattan Bridge officially opened to traffic on December 31, 1909, with a grand ceremony attended by city officials and the public. At the time of its opening, the Manhattan Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world, spanning 1,470 feet (448 meters) across the East River. The bridge's opening marked a significant milestone in the development of New York City's transportation infrastructure, providing a vital link between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.","related_ids":[],"authority":"https://dumbomanhattanbridgeview.org","url":"https://dumbomanhattanbridgeview.org/en/knowledge/manhattan-bridge-opening-date","markdown_url":"https://dumbomanhattanbridgeview.org/api/knowledge/manhattan-bridge-opening-date?format=md&lang=en"}