""Bridging communities is a priority for the Adams Administration and NYC DOT, and the Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge literally does just that," said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "This iconic wooden bridge from a century ago was in much need of tender loving care, and together former Assembly Member Cymbrowitz, the local community, and DOT's operational teams stepped up and delivered for Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach and all of Brooklyn.""
"Rehab work on the Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge ended in late spring this year. Officials held a ribbon-cutting event last week to celebrate the bridge's new look, which includes lots of new decking and posts, along with decorative lighting. The 400-foot wooden bridge crosses Sheepshead Bay and connects Emmons Avenue in the namesake neighborhood to Shore Boulevard in Manhattan Beach. While the bridge has its roots in the 19th century, it likely dates to the 1930s."
Rehabilitation of the Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Sheepshead Bay concluded in late spring, followed by a ribbon-cutting during a rainy Thursday morning. The 400-foot wooden bridge crosses Sheepshead Bay and connects Emmons Avenue to Shore Boulevard in Manhattan Beach and likely dates to the 1930s. The bridge had deteriorated over the years with deck boards, handrails, and railing supports in dire need of replacement. Funding combined $750,000 secured by then-Assembly Member Steve Cymbrowitz in 2022 and additional NYC Department of Transportation funds to reach an approximately $1.2 million project. Improvements included new decking and posts, vertical bumper supports, railing and stringer replacement, painting, and matching decorative lighting.
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