The Most Important Pedestrian Bridge Of Our Time OPENS TODAY In Brooklyn

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The Squibb Park footbridge rises majestically above Brooklyn Bridge Park, behind Pier 1.

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The bridge includes a wheelchair accessible ramp, as well as stairs.

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The bridge is made of wood, cables, and concrete supports

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Check out that wood

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More ramp!

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Seriously, the bridge does bounce. Like a lot. Like you'll be "what the hell is that?" when you're crossing and your friend, as a joke, jumps up and down. Don't be scared! It's supposed to happen.

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Entrance to bridge

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The bridge stretches across Furman Street, helpfully allowing you to avoid the cars that treat Furman like a raceway.

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Looking from Squibb Bridge to a neighboring, but far less cool, bridge.

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Looking toward the skyline- the bridge has a few sections at jaunty angles to each other.

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Look at that decking!

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At the upper end, the bridge connects to Squibb Park.

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But then you have to go up some less impressive old concrete ramps.

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This bridge is truly a monument to your everlasting glory, Mr. Squibb.

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