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The Gerritsen Inlet Bridge was built in 1940. It is a nine span structure over Gerritsen Inlet, with a clearance of 35 feet above the Mean High Water mark. It is located within the Gateway National Park Recreation area, DOT is working with the Coast Guard and the US Parks Service and NYC Parks to ensure all construction methods comply with environmental protection laws.
The new structure (pictured above) will be three spans over the Inlet, with the 35 foot clearance maintained. Like Nostrand Avenue, the bridge will be built “on line” so expect lane closures when construction begins in the winter of 2010.
