Brooklyn Bridge Live Webcam

LIVE Landmark · New York · Stream by St. George Tower

About this webcam

This webcam looks from the top of the St. George Tower in Brooklyn Heights across the East River to the Brooklyn Bridge, the towers of Lower Manhattan and, further out in the harbor, the Statue of Liberty. It's one of the classic views of New York, the same one many visitors walk to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade to see.

The Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883. When it was finished, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of about 486 meters (1,595 feet). It was designed by John A. Roebling and completed under his son Washington Roebling and Washington's wife Emily. Its stone towers with their Gothic arches still carry cars, cyclists and thousands of people walking across every day. Below the bridge, ferries, tugs and sightseeing boats move along the East River.

Best time to watch: The best time is sunset and blue hour, when the sun sets behind Manhattan and the bridge lights switch on. Early morning brings soft light and calm water.

Questions about the Brooklyn Bridge cam

Where is this Brooklyn Bridge webcam?

The cam is on top of the St. George Tower in Brooklyn Heights, on the Brooklyn side of the East River. It looks across the water to the bridge, Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor.

When did the Brooklyn Bridge open?

The Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883, after more than 13 years of construction (work began in January 1870).