The cost will vary from $5,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the location, the surgeon and the extent of the surgery. This range likely would not include anesthesia and operating room charges.
John Roebling was appointed Chief Engineer of the New York Bridge Company later in 1867. Wilhelm Hildenbrand was hired as a draftsman to prepare detailed drawings. He also provided illustrations to promote the âEast Riverâ, or âBrooklynâ bridge.
1 Suffering from Lockjaw infection, Roebling died 2 weeks later at age 62 on July 22, 1869.  John Roebling's son Washington Roebling with help from his wife Emily Roebling continued direct control over the Brooklyn Bridge's construction. It was Washington's innovative idea to use strong caissons as the foundation of the bridge's towers.