Kosciuszko Bridge, New York City

Name: Kosciuszko Bridge
Address: New York City, United States

#179 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Kosciuszko Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City, connecting Greenpoint in Brooklyn to Maspeth in Queens. The bridge consists of a pair of cable-stayed bridge spans: the eastbound span opened in April 2017, while the westbound span opened in August 2019. An older bridge, a truss bridge of the same name that was located on the site of the westbound cable-stayed span, was originally opened in 1939 and was closed and demolished in 2017. The crossing is part of the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, which carries Interstate 278. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°43'41"N, 73°55'46"W

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Northwestern Queens (Blissville)New York City United States

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Day trips

Kosciuszko Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Food and Drink, MoMA PS1, 5 Pointz, Greenpoint Avenue Bridge.

1.2 miSW
Museum
Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate
32 min walk • The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a unique destination nestled in the vibrant city of Sea Gate, United States, providing an immersive experience for food enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This innovative institution is dedicated to educating the public about...
1.5 miNW
Contemporary art shows and events
MoMA PS1, New York City
40 min walk • MoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art. It is located in Court Square in the Long Island City neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City.
1.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
5 Pointz, New York City
38 min walk • 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin' or 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center, Inc. mainly referred to as simply 5 Pointz or 5Pointz, was an American mural space at 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City, Queens, New York City.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, New York City
19 min walk • The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge is a drawbridge that carries Greenpoint Avenue across Newtown Creek between the neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Blissville, Queens in New York City. Also known as the J. J. Byrne Memorial Bridge, the bridge is named after James J.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Grand Street Bridge, New York City
23 min walk • Grand Street Bridge is a through-truss swing bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City. The current crossing was completed in 1902, and links Grand Street and Grand Avenue via a two-lane, height-restricted roadway. It is a main connection between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, carrying an average of 10,200 vehicles per day.
0.9 miSW
Park
Cooper Park, Sea Gate
24 min walk • Cooper Park is an urban park in Brooklyn, New York City, between Maspeth Avenue, Sharon Street, Olive Street, and Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg. It was established in 1895, and covers 6.40 acres. Cooper Park was once the site of an old glue factory owned by American industrialist Peter Cooper.
1 miNW
Bridge
Borden Avenue Bridge, New York City
27 min walk • The Borden Avenue Bridge is a retractable bridge in New York City, in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens. It carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic across Dutch Kills, a tidal waterway that is a tributary of Newtown Creek.
0.8 miSW
Music venue
Brooklyn Steel, Sea Gate
20 min walk • Brooklyn Steel is a 1800-capacity music venue in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. In 2018 Brooklyn Steel was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone Magazine.
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Pulaski Bridge, New York City
38 min walk • The Pulaski Bridge in New York City connects Long Island City in Queens to Greenpoint in Brooklyn over Newtown Creek. It was named after Polish military commander and American Revolutionary War fighter Casimir Pulaski in homage to the large Polish-American population in Greenpoint.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery, New York City
17 min walk • Calvary Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery in Maspeth and Woodside, Queens, in New York City, New York, United States. With about 3 million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States.
1.5 miSW
Park
Macri Triangle, New York City
39 min walk • Macri Triangle is a 0.57 acres park located at the intersection of Meeker Avenue, Union Avenue, and Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kosciuszko Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Triangle 54, New York City (15 min walk), Calvary Cemetery, New York City (17 min walk), Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, New York City (19 min walk), McGolrick Park, New York City (20 min walk).

How to get to Kosciuszko Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kosciuszko Bridge:

Metro

40th Street–Lowery Street • Lines: 7 (29 min walk)
33rd Street–Rawson Street • Lines: 7 (30 min walk)

Train

Hunterspoint Avenue (35 min walk)