University Heights Bridge, New York City

Name: University Heights Bridge
Address: New York City, United States

#1062 among attractions in New York City

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University Heights Bridge, New York City

Facts and practical information

The University Heights Bridge is a steel-truss revolving swing bridge across the Harlem River in New York City. It connects West 207th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan with West Fordham Road in the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. The bridge is operated and maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°51'46"N, 73°54'54"W

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Upper Manhattan (Inwood)New York City United States

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Day trips

University Heights Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Dyckman Street.

0.9 miW
Medieval art in a rebuilt monastery
The Cloisters, New York City
23 min walk • Nestled in the serene expanse of Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, The Cloisters museum stands as a portal to the medieval past amidst the bustling modernity of New York City. This branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, dedicated to the art and architecture of...
0.9 miW
Park, Field
Fort Tryon Park, New York City
24 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of New York, Fort Tryon Park offers a serene escape from the urban hustle with its lush landscapes and rich history. This sprawling park, located in Upper Manhattan, boasts stunning views of the Hudson River and is a beloved green space...
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, New York City
14 min walk • The Dyckman House, now the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, is the oldest remaining farmhouse on Manhattan island, a vestige of New York City's rural past. The Dutch Colonial-style farmhouse was built by William Dyckman, c.1785, and was originally part of over 250 acres of farmland owned by the family.
0.6 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Dyckman Street, New York City
15 min walk • Dyckman Street, occasionally called West 200th Street, is a street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is commonly considered to be a crosstown street because it runs from the Hudson River to the Harlem River and intersects Broadway.
0.7 miW
Church
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, New York City
18 min walk • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, located at 81 Arden Street at Dongan Place, between Broadway and Sherman Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
0.9 miE
Theater
Paradise Theater, New York City
22 min walk • The Paradise Theater, formerly Loew's Paradise Theatre, is a movie palace-type theater located at 2417 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, New York.
~1830 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Hall of Fame for Great Americans, New York City
9 min walk • The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is an outdoor sculpture gallery located on the grounds of Bronx Community College in the Bronx, New York City. It is the first such hall of fame in the United States.
~1300 ftW
Church, Modernist architecture
St. Jude Church, New York City
7 min walk • The Church of St. Jude, located at 3815 Tenth Avenue at the corner of West 205th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a Catholic parish church in the Archdiocese of New York.
0.9 miE
Park
Saint James Park, New York City
24 min walk • St. James Park is a public park in Fordham, Bronx, New York City. It is located in between Jerome Avenue and Creston Avenue. New York City purchased the land on September 13, 1897, graded it, and created the park. It is named after the neighboring St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House.
0.7 miN
Park
Muscota Marsh, New York City
20 min walk • Muscota Marsh is a one-acre public park in the Inwood section of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, on the shore of Spuyten Duyvil Creek, a section of the Harlem River.
0.5 miNW
Park
Isham Park, New York City
14 min walk • Isham Park is a 20-acre historic park located in Inwood, Manhattan, New York City. The park was created in large part through gifts to the city from the Isham family of land from the William Bradley Isham estate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University Heights Bridge?

Nearby attractions include St. Jude Church, New York City (7 min walk), Hall of Fame for Great Americans, New York City (9 min walk), University Heights, New York City (9 min walk), Bronx Community College, New York City (10 min walk).

How to get to University Heights Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Heights Bridge:

Train

University Heights (3 min walk)
Morris Heights (17 min walk)

Metro

207th Street • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
207th Street–Inwood • Lines: A (12 min walk)

Bus

Sedgewick Avenue & Harlem River Park Bridge • Lines: Bx18 (21 min walk)
Goulden Avenue & Bedford Park Boulevard West • Lines: Bx22 (36 min walk)