Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, New York: Photos, Reviews & Location

Opened in 1909, this cantilever truss bridge between Manhattan & Queens allows bikes & pedestrians.

At a glance

#324 of 459 Tourist attractions in New York #27 of 30 Bridges in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

2.7 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★20%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

61 Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Path, New York, NY 10044

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge?: Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 5,028 reviews.
How does Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge rank in New York?: Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge is #324 of 459 Tourist attractions in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge located?: 61 Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Path, New York, NY 10044 — 2.7 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge?: Website: nyc.gov

Reviews (8)

Eu Ken Ng 2023 Oct 17

There are two ways to cross the bridge: waking or by tram. I used the tram. It takes less than five minutes for the ride but the queue may take a while depending on the crowd.

Views can be seen from the tram if you stand by the side, front or back. The tram is affordable and is highly recommended for some amazing views.

Ben Moore 2023 Oct 16

We took the tram over to Roosevelt Island. It's just a 3 1/2 minute ride with a great view of the East River. The gate was $3.25 each way.

Skender Capani 2023 Sep 04

Wow! This bridge is the best bridge I’ve ever been through when I come home from visiting my family in New York City. This bridge is a great gateway to Times Square and to New Jersey for anyone visiting from New York City or arriving from the John F. Kennedy International Airport.

A A 2023 Aug 25

The 59th street bridge is objectively the most beautiful bridge in New York. Its spectacular design and views of Manhattan and Queens are unrivaled. You get to walk alongside trains, cars, cyclists and even the Roosevelt Island cute little air tram. I loved walking this bridge 10 years ago. Now its a lot more hectic with motorbikes, bicycles, mopeds and scooters using the pedestrian lane. Its a crazy New York bridge now where you don't know if you’ll make it to the other side in one piece because of all the bikes and scooters zipping by within inches of you. But thats the thrill of nyc! If I wanted a chill walk over a bridge, there are a plethora of options. I will say that since covid, this bridge is not as pedestrian - friendly as it used to be. I love this bridge though! I have been walking it for 15 years and even to this day, I gasp every time I see it. Its just so beautiful 😍

Jose Ortega 2023 Aug 16

A grand bridge that crosses from Queens to Manhattan. It does feel like it is going to fall apart as you drive over it. You can get some magnificent views of it from Roosevelt Island.

Lemon Victor 2023 Jul 21

If you love walking on the bridge to Manhattan to Island to QueensB Plaza. I walked at 8pm and got to the end at almost 9. Be careful if you wanna walk up. There are going to be a lot of people on bikes and motorcycles. But on the ground, it is a beautiful river and you can see so many boats. Walk around the place, peace. You can also go on the Tram, nearby. To enter. You need a metro card!

Chris Pisani 2023 Jul 09

If you have some spare time on your hands and are looking for a different New York experience why not catch the cable car over to Roosevelt island. You can use your Metro card to ride the cable car and it takes less than 10 minutes to get from Manhattan across to the island. Once on the island you can take a leisurely walk south to Roosevelt Memorial Park, great views of Manhattan across the East River along the way. Good way to spend a few hours.

Brendan VH 2023 Jun 07

It’s a bridge. I’ve never been over it myself but might I just say that I think it’s a very fine looking bridge, quite pleasing to the eye and really looks at home bring ambiance to the area. It goes over Roosevelt Island which I know has trash tubes, I think it’s like the only place other than Disney World to use them, pretty interesting.