Interesting fact: The Brooklyn Bridge was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed in the United States.
The answer: The Brooklyn Bridge weighs approximately 14,680 tons (about 13,300 metric tonnes).
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River. It spans 1,825 meters and features a hybrid cable-stayed and suspension design. The bridge's steel cables, granite towers, and wooden roadway contribute to its total weight of roughly 14,680 tons. This weight includes about 5,000 tons of steel and 7,000 tons of granite. The bridge was a pioneering engineering achievement of its time and remains a vital urban landmark.
