A landmarked bridge in the middle of Prospect Park has needed major repairs for nearly four mayoral administrations, and officials are still only in the early stages of a possible fix.
The Terrace Bridge was the last major structure in the park built by Calvert Vaux in 1890. The famed designer had envisioned the park’s largest bridge as the centerpiece for an area featuring a restaurant, terraces and arcades. That layout was never fully realized, but the span still serves as a key link for visitors headed to Smorgasburg or crossing the park.
The bridge, which is partially fenced off and overgrown with weeds, has been in a sorry state for more than a decade.
Records on the battered bridge date back to 2009, when inspectors deemed it in “poor” condition. The city Department of Transport

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