Construction began in October 1901 and the bridge opened to traffic the last day of 1909. It is the newest of three the suspension bridges connecting downtown Manhattan with downtown Brooklyn. The Manhattan Bridge was the first suspension bridge to be designed using deflection theory. It is a major metropolitan artery with dense vehicular traffic. Safespan's system is projected to remain on the bridge until the fall of 2003.
Workers enjoy fast, secure access and safe working conditions.
This patent is believed to expand still further the proprietary protection provided by his five previous U.S. patents. Several projects represent repeat business with satisfied contractor customers. Modular Scaffolding is providing secure access for the contractors rehabilitating the walls, ceiling and stained glass windows of St. Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. The 150 year-old gothic structure is in the city's historical waterfront area and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Western New York. The diocese has engaged Safespan to provide its scaffolding on two other church repair projects in the Buffalo area.