The press continued to refer to the bridge under the generic name "Mura" (after the river) even after it was opened.
Local people sometimes refer to the bridge as the "Trenton Makes" bridge.
In that infamous song he referred to the bridge as a 'silver girl', which is the street name for a heroin needle.
The term aqueduct may also be used to refer to the entire watercourse, as well as the bridge.
It is unclear if the two stones refer to the same bridge or if two families cooperated in its construction.
Hunter referred to the bridge as his "five dollar bridge" since he made a profit of $5 as contractor.
"Nipponbashi" most properly refers to the bridge of the same name, which crosses over the Dōtonbori canal.
The renaming decision was unpopular among Queens residents and business leaders, and many locals continue to refer to the bridge by its older name.
In some cases, the term wheelhouse is used interchangeably to refer to the bridge.
Local media outlets and residents refer to the bridge as "The Goldstar".