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Williamsburg Bridge

bridge, New York City, New York, United States
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The Williamsburg Bridge is a suspension bridge over the East River in New York City, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Completed in 1903, it was the longest suspension bridge span in the world at that time. Designed by L.L. Buck, it features a steel tower and a deep deck truss. The bridge's design incorporated deflection theory, a concept that explains how the deck and cables work together to carry loads, influencing later suspension bridge designs. The Williamsburg Bridge, along with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge, facilitates crucial transportation links within New York City.123

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  2. bridge - Suspension bridges
  3. New York City - Brooklyn of New York City

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