Suspension Bridges of New York

This is a list of all 79 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for New York in USA. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1848: Delaware Aqueduct

Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Minisink Ford, New York, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:30 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Delaware Aqueduct
Also Known As:Roebling Aqueduct
Location:Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Minisink Ford, New York, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.48262 N 74.98461 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling
References:AAJ, BDR, BOB, BPL, GBD, LAB, LACE, RDH, SJR
Use:Aqueduct and Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:1 x 43.3 meters (142 feet),
3 x 39.9 meters (131 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Andy Warren Photo courtesy National Park Service Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1848: Niagara Suspension

Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:29 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Niagara Suspension
Location:Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:Charles Ellet
References:BOB, BPL, HBE, ONF, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 234.7 meters (770 feet)
Deck width:7.5 feet

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1851: High Falls Aqueduct

High Falls, New York, USA - Rondout Creek
Bridgemeister ID:34 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1851
Name:High Falls Aqueduct
Location:High Falls, New York, USA
Crossing:Rondout Creek
Principals:John A. Roebling
References:AAJ, BOB, BPL, RDH, SJR
Use:Aqueduct
Status:Removed, August, 1921
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 44.2 meters (145 feet)

Notes:

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1851: Lewiston-Queenston

Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:35 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Lewiston-Queenston
Location:Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:Edward Serrell
References:AAJ, BOB, BPL, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Wrecked, 1864
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 258.8 meters (849 feet)
Deck width:21 feet (AAJ: 19.5 feet)

Notes:

  • Wrecked by wind February 1, 1864. Stay cables beneath the bridge had been disconnected to avoid damage from rising ice. Portions of the cables and deck remained, in a derelict state, as late as 1895. Replacement was not started until the late 1890's.
  • The February 3, 1864 edition of Niagara Falls Gazette describes the wind event: "Partial Destruction Of The Lewiston Suspension Bridge -- A portion of the flooring and other wood-work of the Lewiston Suspension Bridge was blown down during the gale Monday forenoon. It seems that the long guys had been cut during the late ice jam to prevent injury to the structure and thus its strength to withstand a gale was much weakened. The wind swept through the gorge on Monday with terrific force and swayed the bridge so that some of the cross timbers, near the centre were loosened from their fastenings, and fell, of course carrying the floor with them. A large portion at each end, remains without material injury. The extent of the damage -- financially -- we have not yet learned, but we judge from what we hear that it may be about $10,000. The bridge was built in 1852 and cost not far from $40,000. It will doubtless soon be repaired and in use."
  • Later at same location 1899 Lewiston-Queenston - Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada.
  • See 1849 Wheeling (Wheeling and Belmont) - Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. The 1851 Lewiston-Queenston bridge is sometimes claimed to have become the longest in the world with a main span surpassing the length of the Wheeling suspension bridge. However, Don Sayenga notes the length of the suspended span of the Lewiston-Queenston bridge was only 849 feet, not the 1,043 feet sometimes cited. Don writes: "[1,043 feet] was the distance between the towers built high up on the cliffs above the crossing - because there was no space for them below. The roadway suspended from the towers was only 849 feet span over the water from abutment to abutment." Thus, Roebling's Cincinnati bridge should be considered the first to eclipse Wheeling's record main span.

External Links:

Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg

1851: Neversink Aqueduct

Cuddebackville, New York, USA - Neversink River
Bridgemeister ID:36 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Neversink Aqueduct
Location:Cuddebackville, New York, USA
Crossing:Neversink River
Principals:John A. Roebling
References:AAJ, BOB, RDH, SJR
Use:Aqueduct
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 51.8 meters (170 feet)

Notes:

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1853: Fort Hunter

Tribes Hill and Fort Hunter, New York, USA - Mohawk River
Bridgemeister ID:44 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Fort Hunter
Also Known As:Fonda
Location:Tribes Hill and Fort Hunter, New York, USA
Crossing:Mohawk River
Principals:John W. Murphy, Thomas R. Hulett
References:ONC, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Dismantled, 1935
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 169.5 meters (556 feet)

Notes:

  • According to ONC: Designed by John W. Murphy (who designed several suspension bridges in the 1850s and 1860s in New York and Pennsylvania). Fort Hunter Suspension Bridge Company incorporated in 1852, but cables were not installed until 1853.
  • 1935: Bridge is dismantled (ONC).
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1855: Niagara Suspension

Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:51 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Niagara Suspension
Location:Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:John A. Roebling
References:AAJ, BAAW, BBR, BFL, BMA, BOB, BPL, HBE, LIR, NSB, ONF, PTS2, SA18810716, SJR
Use:Rail (heavy rail) and Vehicular (double-deck), with walkway
Status:Replaced, 1897
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 250.3 meters (821.3 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg

1855: Shohola

Barryville, New York and Shohola, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:41 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Shohola
Also Known As:Barryville-Shohola, Shohola-Barryville
Location:Barryville, New York and Shohola, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Principals:Chauncy Thomas, John A. Roebling
References:BDR, SHO
Use:Vehicular
Status:Dismantled, 1941
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • BDR: Built 1856, severely damaged 1859, rebuilt, collapsed Jan. 1st 1865, rebuilt 1866. Dale writes: "A respected historian, John Willard Johnston, who knew Chauncey Thomas personally and visited the area during his ownership of the toll bridge, insisted that Thomas, as the builder, was grossly incompetent."
  • Originally constructed with one main span, the center pier was added during the 1866 reconstruction.
  • Don Sayenga's research leads him to conclude the bridge was completed in the fall of 1855. He notes an article from the Pike County Democrat (June 21, 1872) stating the bridge was completed in 1855. The article also notes the 1859 collapse occurred on July 2, 1859. Don's interest in this bridge is piqued by the connection to John Roebling, "...this bridge seems to be the only John Roebling bridge that failed in service..." Roebling prepared plans, for the original bridge, for Chauncy Thomas (who, by Dale's account was inexperienced).
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1856: Bridge of Sighs

Carthage and Rochester, New York, USA - Genesee River
Bridgemeister ID:54 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Bridge of Sighs
Location:Carthage and Rochester, New York, USA
Crossing:Genesee River
Principals:Josiah Bissell, Jr.
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, 1857
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

  • From May 2, 1857 edition of Scientific American: "Fall of a Suspension Bridge. The iron suspension bridge which spans the Genesee River at Rochester, fell on the 21st ult. from the weight of snow on it. The bridge was only finished last summer, and cost over $28,000. It was constructed between iron towers standing on the banks. They were built of cast iron cylinders, bolted together, and standing on high banks, 235 feet above the water. The road-way was 200 feet above the water, and proceeded in almost a straight line from the top of the high bank on one side, to the other. The cables were 780 feet long, and the entire length of the bridge was over 700 feet. It was calculated to sustain a weight of 2.000 tuns. It spanned the Genesee river below the Falls. The metal, it is stated, appears to be defective. The load that was on it when it fell did not amount to 100 tuns."

1857: Black River

Watertown, New York, USA - Black River
Bridgemeister ID:55 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1857
Name:Black River
Also Known As:Bradford, Mill Street
Location:Watertown, New York, USA
Crossing:Black River
Principals:Gilbert Bradford
References:AAJ, HBE, ONC
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1890's
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 53 meters (173.9 feet)
Deck width:18 feet

Notes:

  • Replaced in 1890's (ONC).
Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg

1868: (suspension bridge)

Afton, New York, USA - Susquehanna River
Bridgemeister ID:66 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1868
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Afton, New York, USA
Crossing:Susquehanna River
Principals:G. W. & J. V. V. Fishler, James Crowell
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 110.3 meters (362 feet)
Deck width:16 feet

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1869: Clifton

Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:70 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1869
Name:Clifton
Also Known As:Niagara-Clifton, Falls View, First Falls View
Location:Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:Samuel Keefer
References:AAJ, BPL, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1889
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1 x 386.6 meters (1,268.3 feet)
Deck width:10 feet

Notes:

External Links:

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1869: Lordville

Lordville, New York and Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:71 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1869
Name:Lordville
Location:Lordville, New York and Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.867938 N 75.213785 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:E.F. Farrington
References:BDR, BOL, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Destroyed, 1903
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1870: Big Flats

Big Flats, New York, USA
Bridgemeister ID:73 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Big Flats
Location:Big Flats, New York, USA
Status:Replaced, 1905
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

1870: Chehocton

Hancock, New York and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:284 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Chehocton
Location:Hancock, New York and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Principals:E.F. Farrington, John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1937
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 144.8 meters (475 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Replaced 1937.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1870: Finck's

Little Falls, New York, USA - Mohawk River
Bridgemeister ID:328 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Finck's
Also Known As:Fink's
Location:Little Falls, New York, USA
Crossing:Mohawk River
Coordinates:43.034102 N 74.830185 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:ONC
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1917
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • Heavily damaged by fire, 1917.
  • Coordinates reflect where modern Fincks Basin Road meets the Mohawk River, likely approximate location of this bridge.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1870: Pond Eddy-Lumberland

Pond Eddy and Lumberland, New York, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:297 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Pond Eddy-Lumberland
Also Known As:Decker's
Location:Pond Eddy and Lumberland, New York, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.439349 N 74.819723 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James D. Decker
References:BDR
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, October 9, 1903
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2
Deck width:12 feet

Notes:

  • Destroyed by flood.
  • Coordinates are for the replacement bridge. The suspension bridge would have been extremely close, if not on the same alignment as the replacement.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1871: (suspension bridge)

Washburn's Eddy, New York, USA - Hudson River
Bridgemeister ID:74 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1871
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Washburn's Eddy, New York, USA
Crossing:Hudson River
Principals:Robert Gilchrist
References:ABC
Status:Removed

Notes:


1871: Ferry Street

Binghamton, New York, USA - Chenango River
Bridgemeister ID:276 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1871
Name:Ferry Street
Location:Binghamton, New York, USA
Crossing:Chenango River
Principals:John A. Roebling's Sons, Co.
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed, 1897
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 109.7 meters (360 feet)

Notes:

  • This bridge was close to the alignment of Binghamton's present Clinton Street bridge. It replaced a bridge that was destroyed by flood in 1865. It was condemned in 1896 and removed in 1897. History Of Broome County indicates an act was passed March 13th, 1871 authorizing the bridge with the contract let to "W.A. Roebling & Son" each cable consisting of seven steel wire ropes, each two inches in diameter.
  • An article from the Binghamton Democrat, July 20, 1871: "The Suspension Bridge -- The work on the west abutment of the suspension bridge has been commenced and will be rapidly as advisable pushed forward to completion, and soon thereafter the wire cables will be placed in position, the stays, supports and girders made fast, and ready for the flooring. In the course of six or eight weeks it is hoped that the bridge will be completed, and our people given another way of passing from the 1st to the 2nd wards, and the old-pleasant driveway re-opened, of which we have been debarred since the flood of St-Patrick's Day in the morning in [1865]. Upon the completion of this enterprise, surely no one will ever regret having voted in favor of the free suspension bridge."
  • An article from the Binghamton Democrat, Nov. 30, 1871: "The New Bridge -- Its Cost -- For the suspenssion [sic] bridge, the tax-payers voted $28,000. It is finished, and in the Common Council last evening it was asserted that it cost over $30,000 and still all the claims are not satisfied. Mr. Jas. Fanning, contractor for building abutments, seeks relief for $1,000 or upwards which he is out no account of his contract. His petition was after considerable skirmishing finally referred to a committee. We hold that this is wrong, the Common Council has nothing to do with this matter. Mayor Dwight published a card binding himself to pay all over $28,000 that the bridge would cost. The people voted that amount and their representatives have nothing to do with any further cost or expense arrising [sic] from that source."
  • Internet searches for this bridge often lead to an image on page 32 of the book "Binghamton", from the "Images of America" series, by Ed Aswad and Suzanne M. Meredith. However, that image is of the Warren Pensylvania suspension bridge and is erroneously captioned as the Binghamton Ferry Street bridge. The bridges may be sometimes confused because of similar surroundings and similar towers. Both are often depicted with a large warehouse building on the far side of the bridge, to the right. Both had "walk-through" towers where the pedestrian walkway passed through portals in the towers. Closer comparisons reveal the Warren towers are substantially larger than the Ferry Street towers. This is not surprising given the Warren bridge was substantially longer than the Ferry Street bridge. All this being said, there are different images purporting to be the Ferry Street bridge that show different towers. The stereoview image linked here appears to show the original towers. Later photos appear to show either replaced towers or, perhaps, the original towers clad in protective housing.
  • See 1871 Warren (Hickory Street) - Warren, Pennsylvania, USA. The two bridges are sometimes confused despite the significant size difference.
Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg

1872: Barrett

Port Jervis, New York and Matamoras, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:76 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1872
Name:Barrett
Location:Port Jervis, New York and Matamoras, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
References:BDR
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, October 11, 1903
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

  • BDR: Destroyed by ice March 17, 1875, rebuilt, destroyed by flood October 11, 1903.
Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1872: Chemung

Chemung, New York, USA - Chemung River
Bridgemeister ID:78 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1872
Name:Chemung
Location:Chemung, New York, USA
Crossing:Chemung River
Principals:J.V. Fishler, J.R. Crowell
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1872: Fulsom Landing

Riparius, New York, USA - Hudson River
Bridgemeister ID:330 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1872
Name:Fulsom Landing
Also Known As:Riverside, Folsom Landing, Riparius
Location:Riparius, New York, USA
Crossing:Hudson River
Coordinates:43.661963 N 73.898194 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • The location of this bridge was originally known as "Folsom Landing" and later became known as "Riverside." In 1886 the name was changed to "Riparius" to avoid confusion with another New York "Riverside" location. The suspension bridge is sometimes referenced by each of these names. To make matters even more confusing, the bridge was known as the "Fulsom Landing" bridge (instead of Folsom).
  • Removed at some point after 1919.
  • Near 1871 (suspension bridge) - Washburn's Eddy, New York, USA.
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1872: Trinity Cemetery

New York, New York, USA - Broadway
Bridgemeister ID:79 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1872
Name:Trinity Cemetery
Location:New York, New York, USA
Crossing:Broadway
Principals:Calvert Vaux
References:CVA
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Connected Trinity Cemetery across Broadway. Demolished 1911. Appears to have been wide enough to handle vehicles.
  • Eric K. Washington contacted me in 2011 wondering if the Trinity Cemetery bridge was the first suspension bridge constructed in New York City. While it seems unlikely that New York City (even just Manhattan) did not have, at least, other minor suspension bridges constructed before 1872, I have never encountered mention of one.

1882: Fitch's

Elmira, New York, USA - Chemung River
Bridgemeister ID:88 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1882
Name:Fitch's
Also Known As:Fitches, Fisches, Lumbermens
Location:Elmira, New York, USA
Crossing:Chemung River
Coordinates:42.082409 N 76.866470 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

External Links:

  • Fitch Family History and Genealogy. Although this bridge is known by a variety of names (and misspellings), this Fitch family site states Daniel Hollenbeck Fitch contributed $10,000 to the construction of the bridge and refer to it as "Fitch's Bridge".
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1883: Brooklyn

New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:89 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1883
Name:Brooklyn
Also Known As:Great East River
Location:New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
Coordinates:40.706 N 73.99667 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling, Washington A. Roebling
References:AAJ, BAAW, BBR, BBTS, BC3, BFL, BLD, BMA, BOB, BOU, BPL, COB, CTW, GB, GBD, HBE, LAB, LACE, NG198305, ONF, PTS2, SJR
Use:Rail (light rail) and Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 486.3 meters (1,595.5 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 283.5 meters (930 feet)
Deck width:85 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Josh Denenberg Photo by Bill Campbell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1888: (suspension bridge)

Keeseville, New York, USA - Ausable River
Bridgemeister ID:93 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1888
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Keeseville, New York, USA
Crossing:Ausable River
Coordinates:44.503653 N 73.482490 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
References:ONC
Status:In use (last checked: 2010)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 73.2 meters (240 feet)

External Links:


1889: Second Falls View

Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:2120 (added 2006-09-17)
Year Completed:1889
Name:Second Falls View
Location:Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:G.M. Harrington, George W. McNulty
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, late 1890's
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


1890: Kellams

Kellams, New York and Stalker, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:7595 (added 2023-05-07)
Year Completed:1890
Name:Kellams
Also Known As:Little Equinunk, Kellams-Stalker, Kellam
Location:Kellams, New York and Stalker, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.823641 N 75.113282 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David Kellam
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1899: Lewiston-Queenston

Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:108 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1899
Name:Lewiston-Queenston
Location:Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Niagara River
Principals:L.L. Buck, R.S. Buck
References:AAJ, BPL, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular and Rail (streetcar)
Status:Replaced, 1962
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 317 meters (1,040 feet)
Deck width:17 feet

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1902: Wanakena

Wanakena, New York, USA - Oswegatchie River
Bridgemeister ID:109 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1902
Name:Wanakena
Location:Wanakena, New York, USA
Crossing:Oswegatchie River
Coordinates:44.133217 N 74.921317 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Rich Lumber Co.
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, 2014
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 52.1 meters (171 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Bill Cole

1903: Williamsburg

New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:111 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1903
Name:Williamsburg
Location:New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
Coordinates:40.71355 N 73.97226 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:L.L. Buck
References:AAJ, BAAW, BAR, BBR, BPL, GBD, HBE, PTS2, SJR
Use:Rail (light rail) and Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 487.7 meters (1,600 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Bill Campbell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1904: Lordville-Equinunk

Lordville, New York and Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:112 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1904
Name:Lordville-Equinunk
Location:Lordville, New York and Equinunk, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.867745 N 75.213789 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Owego Bridge Company
References:BDR, BOL, BPL, HHP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Demolished, 1986
Main Cables:Eyebar (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 105.8 meters (347 feet)
Side Span:1 x 17.1 meters (56 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg

1909: Manhattan

New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:123 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1909
Name:Manhattan
Location:New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
Coordinates:40.70667 N 73.99167 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:O.F. Nichols, Leon Moisseiff
References:AAJ, BAAW, BBR, BC3, BPL, GBD, HBE, LAB, PTS2, SA19050909, SJR
Use:Vehicular (double-deck)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 448.1 meters (1,470 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 221 meters (725 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Bill Campbell Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Bill Campbell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1910: Massena Center

Massena, New York, USA - Grasse River
Bridgemeister ID:124 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1910
Name:Massena Center
Location:Massena, New York, USA
Crossing:Grasse River
Coordinates:44.959213 N 74.830558 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Holton D. Robinson
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed, 1974 (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 121.9 meters (400 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 30.5 meters (100 feet)

Notes:

  • Standing, but closed to all foot and vehicular traffic.
Photo by Christine Major Photo by Christine Major

1911: Treyz

Cooks Falls, New York, USA - Beaver Kill
Bridgemeister ID:6776 (added 2021-10-27)
Year Completed:1911
Name:Treyz
Also Known As:George I. Treyz
Location:Cooks Falls, New York, USA
Crossing:Beaver Kill
Coordinates:41.956829 N 74.992559 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling's Sons
Use:Tramway
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 70 meters (229.7 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Facility served by the bridge closed in 1925 at which time the bridge was likely abandoned. Towers appear to still be standing (in late 2010s).

External Links:

  • A Delaware County Primer complied by Sue Hudson. "West of Cooks Falls and east of Horton, on the O&W. Acid plant built here by Eugene King burned in June 1888, was rebuilt, and was later bought by local entrepreneur, George I. Treyz. Railroad suspension bridge constructed in 1911 by John A. Roebling's Sons Company of Trenton, NJ to connect Treyz's acid factory, saw mill, and planing mill on Russell Brook to the O&W, which ran on the other side of the Beaver Kill."
  • Cooks Falls - Colchester Historical Society. "Arthur Leighton and George I. Treyz developed the acid factory industries in Cook's Falls... Treyz had a close relationship with the O&W Railroad, which helped both to prosper. Treyz installed a Roebling suspension bridge between his plant and the O&W Railroad. This siding was known as the Grove Switch. A narrow gauge railway was constructed and ran up Russell Brook to the Russell School. This line carried logs and sawed lumber down to the Treyz plant and the O&W Railroad."

1913: (footbridge)

Ithaca, New York, USA - Fall Creek Gorge
Bridgemeister ID:260 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1913
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Ithaca, New York, USA
Crossing:Fall Creek Gorge
At or Near Feature:Cornell University campus
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1921: Kingston-Port Ewen

Kingston, New York, USA - Rondout Creek
Bridgemeister ID:138 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1921
Name:Kingston-Port Ewen
Also Known As:Wurts Street, Rondout Creek
Location:Kingston, New York, USA
Crossing:Rondout Creek
Coordinates:41.916129 N 73.983999 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Holton D. Robinson, Daniel E. Moran, William Yates
References:AAJ, PTS, PTS2, SJR, SSS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use, September 2020 (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 214.9 meters (705 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 53.7 meters (176.25 feet)
Deck width:37 feet

Notes:

  • 2008, March: Closed for ten weeks for cable inspection.
  • 2018, December: Closed for maintenance. Expected to reopen February, 2019.
  • 2019: Major rehabilitation continues to be delayed for several years.
  • 2020, September: Closed temporarily. Major renovation project continues to be delayed.
  • 2020, December: Closed indefinitely.
  • 2021, May: Bids for renovation to be sought in June. Work expected to start in September.
  • 2021, October: Groundbreaking ceremony for long-anticipated restoration project. Expected to be completed in 2023 at a cost of US$44.6M

Annotated Citations:

  • Kirby, Paul. "Bids for Rondout Creek Bridge overhaul to be sought next month; work expected to start in September." Daily Freeman, 5 May 2021, www.dailyfreeman.com/news/local-news/bids-for-rondout-creek-bridge-overhaul-to-be-sought-next-month-work-expected-to-start/article_612258c4-adce-11eb-8dd6-9f0ac0c85540.html.

    "Bids for the planned overhaul of the Rondout Creek Bridge will be sought in June, and the state Department of Transportation expects to award contracts for the work in August, the office of state Assemblyman Kevin Cahill said this week... The rehabilitation of the suspension bridge, which carries Wurts Street over the creek between Kingston and Port Ewen, could cost as much as $37 million, Cahill said previously. The state will pay for the project, which is expected to begin this fall."

External Links:

Photo by Douglas Kerr Photo by David Denenberg Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz

1924: Bear Mountain

Anthony's Nose and Bear Mountain, New York, USA - Hudson River
Bridgemeister ID:141 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Bear Mountain
Location:Anthony's Nose and Bear Mountain, New York, USA
Crossing:Hudson River
Coordinates:41.32 N 73.985 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Howard C. Baird
References:AAJ, BAAW, BBR, CPW, PTS2, SJR
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 497.4 meters (1,632 feet)
Deck width:48 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Robert Derderian Photo by Michele Sisak Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1926: Corbett

Corbett, New York, USA - East Branch Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:324 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Corbett
Also Known As:Corbett and Stuart
Location:Corbett, New York, USA
Crossing:East Branch Delaware River
Coordinates:42.04633 N 75.02768 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
References:SJR
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Photo by Blaise Blabac Photo by David Denenberg

1930: Mid-Hudson

Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York, USA - Hudson River
Bridgemeister ID:166 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Mid-Hudson
Also Known As:Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson
Location:Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York, USA
Crossing:Hudson River
Coordinates:41.702933 N 73.946683 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ralph Modjeski
References:AAJ, BPL, PTS2, SJR, USS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 457.2 meters (1,500 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 228.6 meters (750 feet)
Deck width:39 feet

Notes:

  • Although the length of the main span of the bridge is officially 1,500 feet, the actual length is 1,495 feet. During construction one of the caissons slid and tilted from its intended location. While efforts were made to move the caisson back, it was ultimately fixed in a position that left the main span five feet short of 1,500. Not wanting to lose the claim of having a 1,500-foot bridge, the shortfall has been kept out of official records since.

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Douglas Kerr Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: George Washington

New York, New York and Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA - Hudson River
Bridgemeister ID:169 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1931
Name:George Washington
Also Known As:GWB
Location:New York, New York and Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
Crossing:Hudson River
Coordinates:40.85333 N 73.955 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:O.H. Ammann, Leon Moisseiff, Dana, Gilbert
References:AAJ, AOB, ARF, BBR, BC3, BFL, BMA, BONJ, BOU, BPL, BRU, COB, CTW, ENR19270811a, ENR19270811b, ENR19290411c, GBD, LAB, LACE, PTS2, SIX, SJR
Use:Vehicular (double-deck), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 1,066.8 meters (3,500 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 198.1 meters (650 feet)
Deck width:120 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz Photo by John Hall Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1934: Stewart Park I

Ithaca, New York, USA - Fall Creek arm
Bridgemeister ID:839 (added 2003-06-28)
Year Completed:1934
Name:Stewart Park I
Location:Ithaca, New York, USA
Crossing:Fall Creek arm
At or Near Feature:Stewart Park
Coordinates:42.458961 N 76.505590 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Civil Works Administration
References:AAJ
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 25 meters (82 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1934: Stewart Park II

Ithaca, New York, USA - Fall Creek
Bridgemeister ID:840 (added 2003-06-28)
Year Completed:1934
Name:Stewart Park II
Location:Ithaca, New York, USA
Crossing:Fall Creek
At or Near Feature:Stewart Park
Coordinates:42.458281 N 76.505359 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Civil Works Administration
References:AAJ
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 33.8 meters (111 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1936: Kellams

Kellams, New York and Stalker, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:97 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Kellams
Also Known As:Little Equinunk, Kellams-Stalker, Kellam
Location:Kellams, New York and Stalker, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:Delaware River
Coordinates:41.82333 N 75.11333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BDR, HHP, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 117 meters (384 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1936: Triborough

New York and Queens, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:186 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Triborough
Also Known As:Robert F. Kennedy
Location:New York and Queens, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
At or Near Feature:Randalls-Wards Island
Coordinates:40.781283 N 73.9273 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:O.H. Ammann, Allston Dana
References:AAJ, GBD, SIX
Use:Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 420.6 meters (1,380 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 214.8 meters (704.75 feet)
Deck width:96 feet

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1938: Thousand Islands International I

Wellesley Island and Collins Landing, New York, USA - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:364 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Thousand Islands International I
Location:Wellesley Island and Collins Landing, New York, USA
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
At or Near Feature:American Channel
Coordinates:44.30333 N 75.98333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Robinson and Steinman
References:AAJ, ADDS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 243.8 meters (800 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 106.7 meters (350 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1939: Bronx-Whitestone

The Bronx and Queens, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:191 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1939
Name:Bronx-Whitestone
Location:The Bronx and Queens, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
Coordinates:40.80167 N 73.83 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:O. H. Ammann, Allston Dana
References:AAJ, ARF, BAAW, BBR, BFL, BPL, GBD, SIX
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 701 meters (2,300 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 224 meters (735 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1958: Three Nations Crossing

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and Massena, New York, USA - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:325 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1958
Name:Three Nations Crossing
Also Known As:Cornwall-Massena International, Seaway International
Location:Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and Massena, New York, USA
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:44.989962 N 74.739913 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:STL
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Renamed "Three Nations Crossing" effective January 1, 2000 in recognition of the Mohawks of Akwesasne

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1960: Ogdensburg-Prescott International

Ogdensburg, New York, USA and Prescott, Ontario, Canada - St. Lawrence River
Bridgemeister ID:214 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1960
Name:Ogdensburg-Prescott International
Also Known As:Seaway Skyway
Location:Ogdensburg, New York, USA and Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:St. Lawrence River
Coordinates:44.73 N 75.45667 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Modjeski & Masters
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 350.75 meters (1,150.8 feet)
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1961: Throgs Neck

The Bronx and Queens, New York, USA - East River
Bridgemeister ID:215 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1961
Name:Throgs Neck
Location:The Bronx and Queens, New York, USA
Crossing:East River
Coordinates:40.8 N 73.795 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:O. H. Ammann
References:ARF, BCO, SIX, VNB
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 548.6 meters (1,800 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo courtesy Ronald and Elizabeth Denenberg

1961: Triphammer

Ithaca, New York, USA - Fall Creek Gorge
Bridgemeister ID:356 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1961
Name:Triphammer
Also Known As:Fall Creek
Location:Ithaca, New York, USA
Crossing:Fall Creek Gorge
At or Near Feature:Cornell University campus
Coordinates:42.452017 N 76.486083 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:S.C. Hollister, William McGuire
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 82.3 meters (270 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1964: Verrazzano Narrows

Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York, USA - Verrazano Narrows
Bridgemeister ID:219 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1964
Name:Verrazzano Narrows
Also Known As:Verrazano Narrows
Location:Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York, USA
Crossing:Verrazano Narrows
Coordinates:40.60667 N 74.045 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Othmar H. Ammann, Whitney
References:BBR, BC3, BFL, BOU, COB, CTW, GBD, LAB, SIX, VNB
Use:Vehicular (double-deck)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 1,298.4 meters (4,260 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

2002: Popolopen

Fort Montgomery, New York, USA - Popolopen Creek
Bridgemeister ID:951 (added 2003-10-31)
Year Completed:2002
Name:Popolopen
Also Known As:William J. Moreau Popolopen
Location:Fort Montgomery, New York, USA
Crossing:Popolopen Creek
At or Near Feature:Bear Mountain Park, Appalachian Trail
Coordinates:41.323017 N 73.989017 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Cleveland Bridge USA, Dorman Long Technology, Creative Pultrusions Inc.
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 102.4 meters (336 feet)
Deck width:11 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Richard Ehrenberg Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Peter Sluszka, P.E. Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz

2017: Wanakena

Wanakena, New York, USA - Oswegatchie River
Bridgemeister ID:2751 (added 2019-06-29)
Year Completed:2017
Name:Wanakena
Location:Wanakena, New York, USA
Crossing:Oswegatchie River
Coordinates:44.132886 N 74.921365 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


(footbridge)

Bakertown vicinity, New York, USA
Bridgemeister ID:2060 (added 2006-06-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Bakertown vicinity, New York, USA
Coordinates:43.402783 N 74.127383 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2006)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Broadalbin, New York, USA - Kennyetto Creek
Bridgemeister ID:246 (added before 2003)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Broadalbin, New York, USA
Crossing:Kennyetto Creek
Coordinates:43.060575 N 74.192652 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Copake, New York, USA
Bridgemeister ID:7204 (added 2022-07-07)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Copake, New York, USA
At or Near Feature:Camp Pontiac
Coordinates:42.082996 N 73.594446 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Norman Horowitz
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Completed at some point in the 1960s.

External Links:


(footbridge)

Esopus, New York, USA - Black Creek
Bridgemeister ID:251 (added before 2003)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Esopus, New York, USA
Crossing:Black Creek
At or Near Feature:Black Creek Forest Preserve
Coordinates:41.8211 N 73.96285 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 24.4 meters (80 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 4 meters (13 feet),
1 x 8.2 meters (27 feet)

Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Fine, Wanakena vicinity, New York, USA - Oswegatchie River Inlet
Bridgemeister ID:1758 (added 2005-04-21)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Fine, Wanakena vicinity, New York, USA
Crossing:Oswegatchie River Inlet
Coordinates:44.125075 N 74.959212 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

Photo by Bill Cole

(footbridge)

Hardenburgh vicinity, New York, USA - Beaverkill Creek
Bridgemeister ID:2607 (added 2014-04-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Hardenburgh vicinity, New York, USA
Crossing:Beaverkill Creek
At or Near Feature:Mongaup Hardenburgh Trail
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire

(footbridge)

Montour Falls, New York, USA - L'Hommedieu Diversion Channel
Bridgemeister ID:1337 (added 2004-05-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Montour Falls, New York, USA
Crossing:L'Hommedieu Diversion Channel
At or Near Feature:Frederick L. Warder Academy of Fire Science
Coordinates:42.34221 N 76.83645 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(footbridge)

Plattsburgh, New York, USA - Saranac River
Bridgemeister ID:1787 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Plattsburgh, New York, USA
Crossing:Saranac River
Coordinates:44.6991 N 73.449467 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 64 meters (210 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2 x 23.8 meters (78 feet) estimated

(footbridge)

Shattuck Clearing vicinity and Long Lake vicinity, New York, USA - Moose River
Bridgemeister ID:1636 (added 2005-03-13)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Shattuck Clearing vicinity and Long Lake vicinity, New York, USA
Crossing:Moose River
At or Near Feature:Northville-Lake Placid Trail
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:


(footbridge)

Shattuck Clearing vicinity and Long Lake vicinity, New York, USA - Cold River
Bridgemeister ID:1637 (added 2005-03-13)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Shattuck Clearing vicinity and Long Lake vicinity, New York, USA
Crossing:Cold River
At or Near Feature:Northville-Lake Placid Trail
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:


(footbridge)

South Buffalo, New York, USA - Cazenovia Creek
Bridgemeister ID:868 (added 2003-08-30)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:South Buffalo, New York, USA
Crossing:Cazenovia Creek
At or Near Feature:Cazenovia Park
Coordinates:42.84315 N 78.80165 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Works Progress Administration
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)

Notes:

  • Constructed by WPA in the 1930s, rebuilt in 1989.

(pipeline bridge)

Watertown, New York, USA - Black River
Bridgemeister ID:2039 (added 2006-05-07)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Watertown, New York, USA
Crossing:Black River
Coordinates:43.9967 N 75.9336 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

(suspension bridge)

Addison, New York, USA - Canisteo River
Bridgemeister ID:272 (added before 2003)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Addison, New York, USA
Crossing:Canisteo River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

Bottcher's Landing

Big Flats, New York, USA - Chemung River
Bridgemeister ID:2632 (added 2019-02-24)
Name:Bottcher's Landing
Location:Big Flats, New York, USA
Crossing:Chemung River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Cuddebackville

Cuddebackville and Godeffroy, New York, USA - Neversink River
Bridgemeister ID:1978 (added 2005-11-27)
Name:Cuddebackville
Location:Cuddebackville and Godeffroy, New York, USA
Crossing:Neversink River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Completed c. 1850, replaced c. 1900s.

Eva Howe Stevens

Ithaca, New York, USA - Fall Creek
Bridgemeister ID:864 (added 2003-08-23)
Name:Eva Howe Stevens
Also Known As:Rifle Range
Location:Ithaca, New York, USA
Crossing:Fall Creek
Coordinates:42.454983 N 76.45545 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2004)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 54.9 meters (180 feet) estimated

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Guymard

Godeffroy, Guymard Lake vicinity, New York, USA - Neversink River
Bridgemeister ID:282 (added before 2003)
Name:Guymard
Location:Godeffroy, Guymard Lake vicinity, New York, USA
Crossing:Neversink River
Status:Removed

Notes:

  • Completed circa 1850. Deck failed, 1927.
Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

Halfway Brook

Barryville and Eldred, New York, USA - Halfway Brook
Bridgemeister ID:863 (added 2003-08-09)
Name:Halfway Brook
Location:Barryville and Eldred, New York, USA
Crossing:Halfway Brook
Use:Vehicular
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This is a different bridge than the better-known Delaware crossing between Barryville and Shohola, Pennsylvania. The Halfway Brook bridge was a short, squat suspension bridge with stone towers, probably not longer than 75 feet.
  • Was in use in 1917.

Mongaup

Mongaup, New York, USA - Mongaup River
Bridgemeister ID:345 (added before 2003)
Name:Mongaup
Location:Mongaup, New York, USA
Crossing:Mongaup River
References:WDH
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Northville-Placid Trail

Whitehouse, Lake Pleasant, New York, USA - West Branch Sacandaga River
Bridgemeister ID:5673 (added 2021-01-31)
Name:Northville-Placid Trail
Location:Whitehouse, Lake Pleasant, New York, USA
Crossing:West Branch Sacandaga River
At or Near Feature:Northville-Placid Trail, Silver Lake Wilderness
Coordinates:43.372984 N 74.435520 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Spans:2

Orange County Golf Club

Middletown, New York, USA - Wallkill River
Bridgemeister ID:348 (added before 2003)
Name:Orange County Golf Club
Location:Middletown, New York, USA
Crossing:Wallkill River
Coordinates:41.432753 N 74.374064 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:John A. Roebling Sons, Co.
Use:Golf cart
Status:In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet)

Notes:

  • Completed in 1926 or 1928. Now known as Orange Country Club.
  • 2012: "Orange County Golf Club" renamed to "West Hills Country Club".

Sister Island

Niagara Falls, New York, USA - Niagara River
Bridgemeister ID:649 (added 2003-02-17)
Name:Sister Island
Location:Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Crossing:Niagara River
At or Near Feature:Three Sister Islands
References:HBE
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

Swing

Keeseville, New York, USA - Ausable River
Bridgemeister ID:357 (added before 2003)
Name:Swing
Location:Keeseville, New York, USA
Crossing:Ausable River
References:ONC
Status:Collapsed, 1842

Notes:

  • Collapsed September 13, 1842 under weight of troops (ONC).

Swinging

Palenville, New York, USA - Kaaterskill Creek
Bridgemeister ID:564 (added before 2003)
Name:Swinging
Location:Palenville, New York, USA
Crossing:Kaaterskill Creek
Coordinates:42.17399 N 74.02395 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, 2011 (last checked: 2011)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 24.4 meters (80 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed by flood following Hurricane Irene, 2011.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Wellsburg & Lowman

Wellsburg and Lowman, New York, USA - Chemung River
Bridgemeister ID:368 (added before 2003)
Name:Wellsburg & Lowman
Location:Wellsburg and Lowman, New York, USA
Crossing:Chemung River
Status:Removed


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