Which New York City Subway bridge carries the J and Z trains over the East River?

The Williamsburg Bridge carries the J and Z New York City Subway trains over the East River.

The bridge connects Manhattan’s Lower East Side with Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Subway tracks run on the bridge’s south side, while other parts of the structure carry road traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians. The J and Z use the bridge as part of their route between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The Williamsburg Bridge opened in 1903, making it one of the major historic East River crossings. Its subway tracks connect with the Nassau Street Line in Manhattan and the Jamaica Line in Brooklyn. The route’s elevated approach structures are a visible feature of the neighborhoods around Delancey Street and Marcy Avenue.

The bridge is often confused with the Manhattan Bridge, which carries several different subway services, including the B, D, N, Q, and W. The Brooklyn Bridge has no New York City Subway tracks, although it is another historic East River crossing nearby.