On May 24,1883, the bridge opened, Thousands of New Yorkers came to see it on the first day is people walked across the bridge and 1 8oo vehicles crossed it, too. cost just 10 to walk across that day. But the crowd was too big and some people were pushed off into the water, The Brooklyn Bridge is still one of the city's greatest sights New Yorkers love it. In 1984, the city added a bike path. About ooo cars and over 2,ooo walkers cross the bridge every day Tourists can walk across to the beautiful neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. The walk back to Manhattan is even better, with wonderful views of the city.