Explore Our Bridges
Tolls today are actually lower, in real dollars, than they were in 1933 when the Authority began operations.
Tolls today are actually lower, in real dollars, than they were in 1933 when the Authority began operations.
In addition to being vital thoroughfares for motorists traveling through the Hudson Valley, the spans of the New York State Bridge Authority also serve as scenic routes for walkers and cyclists. Some bridges even serve as segments of nationally-renowned hiking trails.
For information about the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, please visit www.walkway.org. For information on the Thruway Authority’s path at the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, please visit www.mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov. Bear Mountain Bridge One of the original segments of the Appalachian Trail! Sidewalks are located on both sides of the roadway. Pedestrians: Please use the sidewalks on the bridge. Cyclists: Please use the shoulders of the road or dismount and walk across on the sidewalk. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Opened since 1981, a separate path is located on the south side of the eastbound (Beacon-bound) span. Pedestrians: Please use the path. Cyclists: Please use the path. You are also welcome to use the bike repair station located near the path entrance on Grand Ave. on the Newburgh side of the bridge. Mid-Hudson Bridge Part of the Walkway Loop Trail with additional connections to Franny Reese State Park! A separate path is located on the north side of the span. It can be accessed on the Poughkeepsie side at Gerald Drive and on the Highland side at Johnson-Iorio Park. Pedestrians: Please use the path on the north side of the bridge. Cyclists: Please dismount and walk your bike across on the path. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge The bridge is a connector along the Empire State Trail, a multi-use trail extending from New York City to the Canadian border and from Albany to Buffalo! A separate path for pedestrians only is available on the south side of the bridge. Parking spots are available on the east and west sides of the bridge. Pedestrians: Please use the separate path.