The Brooklyn Bridge is celebrating its 125th birthday with a number of public events. Thousands of people are expected at the birthday this year.

The Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public on 24 May, in 1883 and even after some of 125 years, it continues to remain the most impressive symbol not only of New York City but of the whole America.

7online.com reports that building the bridge took 13 years, cost $15 million and claimed several lives, including that of its celebrated designer, John Roebling.

Federal and city transportation officials have said the criticisms largely reflected deterioration of the bridge’s newer approach ramps, and city officials have stressed that the bridge is safe.

According to WNBC, the anniversary events include performances by the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch.

The bridge now carries about 126,000 cars per day, at the city’s last count in 2006, and is used by numerous cyclists and pedestrians. It has been refurbished repeatedly, and some parts have been strengthened. But the towers, main cables and main beams are original.

The Bridge now carries about 126,000 cars per day, at the city’s last count in 2006, and is used by numerous cyclists and pedestrians.

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