Ponte gratis

I was on the bridge around 3.00pm in the afternoon and it was really busy

Io non ricordo delle scale, mi spiace.

I am not sure we crossed mid morning and it was very busy then, it was not like this when I last visited in 2019 and spoiled experience a little.

It's for free. You can just walk across the bridge

You can walk both ways back and forth or walk one way and take the subway back. One time we took DUMBO back and a certain point and then cab to final destination. Dumbo is a great ride too!

My personal favourite is to use google map, not only it gives you the direction but the train arriving time as well, hugely useful as you know New York train timing can varies especially if you missed the train

Aconselharia ir a região do Dumbo, próximo ao Time out Market e ao Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vai conseguir fotos ótimas da ponte com o skyline de Manhattan ao fundo. E não entendi se você está se referindo a alguma guia específica, mas indico muito muito os serviços do Rennylton da @rennytours_nyc . Ele é brasileiro, e oferece tours guiados, além de prestar também o serviço de transfer do aeroporto até o local de hospedagem.

It's free....no charges

no. The bridge for walking is elevated above the roadway and the roadway is a highway where there is no ability to pull over unless an accident. You can rent bikes at either end and ride if you want.