NEW YORK STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY

NEW YORK STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Source: Map of Five Hudson River Crossings; Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Bear Mountain Bridge; New York State Bridge Authority (Pamphlet, Date Unknown- estimated to be pre-1980)

Information here is for archival purposes, and is not current.

The five bridges operated by the New York State Bridge Authority are located in the Hudson River Valley, one of the most beautiful and historic regions in the United States.

Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson River on his sail aboard the Half Moon in 1609. The Hudson River Valley was the scene of many critical battles in the Revolutionary War.

The scenic and historic attractions of the Hudson River Valley are within easy reach of the motorists.

The Taconic State Parkway on the east side of the River and the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the New York State Thruway on the west side of the River are connected by the five bridges operated by the Bridge Authority. Interstate Route 84, which is part of the Federal Interstate Highway system, crosses the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge.

The New York State Bridge Authority was created by an act of the State Legislature in 1932 to construct and operate bridges across the Hudson River. Members of the Authority are appointed by the Governor for five-year terms.

Dr. John L. Edwards, Chairman

Hudson

Ben J. Slutsky, Vice-Chairman

Ellenville

Harold D. Spencer

Clinton corners

Samuel V. Schoonmaker, Jr.

Newburgh

Milton Zwickel

Catskill

New York State Bridge Authority

Bridge Plaza, Poughkeepsie, New York

Telephone: Area code 914-Globe 2-1370