2006-09-08 22:14:13 · 8 answers · asked by md.gladiator 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ New York City
BECAUSE IT'S YOU, I'LL GIVE YOU A REAL GOOD PRICE.
DEAL?
2006-09-08 23:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by mchaz60 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To build in 1879-1893: The Brooklyn Bridge cost $15.1 million to build, $3.8 million of which was to purchase land for approaches and the remainder going toward construction. This was more than twice the original cost estimate of $7 million.
Lots of expensive maintenance:
Between 1944 and 1954, noted bridge engineer David Steinman oversaw a comprehensive reconstruction project that saw the inner and outer trusses strengthened.
In February 1999, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) ordered an emergency re-decking project on the Brooklyn Bridge after bridge inspectors found concrete chipping away from the steel girding. The six-month-long, $33.5 million re-decking project, the first since 1954, was completed in October 1999.
The NYCDOT rehabilitated the existing approaches connecting the Brooklyn Bridge to the FDR Drive and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The $111 million project was completed in 2003.
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE WON'T BE SOLD ANYTIME SOON: In 2002, Mayor Michael Bloomberg sought to either transfer ownership or sell the Brooklyn Bridge to MTA Bridges and Tunnels. According to one estimate, the Brooklyn Bridge and the other toll-free East River Bridge under NYCDOT would bring in approximately $800 million in annual toll revenue. The tolls would most likely be collected electronically since there is limited space to construct new toll plazas, and congestion (peak-hour) tolls would likely be implemented. The transfer or sale would have required the approval of the City Council and the State Legislature. However, Governor George Pataki killed this plan.
2006-09-09 12:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Brooklyn Bridesmaid 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To add to 'Brooklyn bridesmaid' comprehensive details.
Robe ling was almost fired for using 25 ft wide towers , for going over budget. To this day, it would stand alone without the support beams (at each river), because safe/structure was first and money/business was secondary. As opposed to 'Galloping' Tacoma Narrows bridge- built with cheaper materials and designed by aerodynamics engineer.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TNBhistory/Machine/machine2.htm
http://history.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/culture-recreation/why-brooklyn-bridge-an-important-american-landmark
2006-09-09 23:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by rmpbklyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dollar.
2006-09-09 05:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not for sales. I already sold it to a Nigerian.
2006-09-11 08:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too costly for you.
2006-09-09 09:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$9.99 special today only
2006-09-12 17:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not for sale.....
2006-09-09 05:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by PunkGreen1829 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋