Manhattan Bridge

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/manhattan-bridge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Manhattan Bridge?1,480 feet (451 meters)
2. How tall is Manhattan Bridge?350 feet (110 meters)
3. What is the year opened?December 31, 1909
4. What is the design architect?Leon Moisseiff
5. Why does the Manhattan Bridge have two decks?The upper deck carries cars and buses, while the lower deck carries cars and subway trains. This lets many people use the bridge at the same time.
6. How did engineers make the bridge strong but light?They used a Warren truss system made of triangles in the deck. The truss gives stiffness without heavy roadways.

Suspension Bridge: A bridge characterized by a deck suspended from large cables anchored at either end and supported by towers.
Warren Truss: A type of bridge truss characterized by its triangular framework, offering efficient load distribution and structural rigidity.
Lateral Stiffness: The ability of a structure to resist bending or twisting forces applied from the side.
Designated Landmark: A structure or site officially recognized for its historical, architectural, or cultural significance.