Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bear Mountain Bridge
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 17, 2011
1. Bear Mountain Bridge Marker
The first highway bridge to span the Hudson River south of Albany
Begun March 24th 1923 – Opened Nov. 27th 1924
To all who
With thought labor and loyalty have
Contributed to the construction of
This bridge and highway
This tablet is inscribed
Total length of bridge 2257 ft.
Height of towers 355 ft.
Diameter of cables 18 ins.
Length of suspended span 1632 ft.
Clear height above river 153 ft.
Number of wires in each cable 7252
Erected 1924.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1794.
Location. 41° 19.197′ N, 73° 59.287′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. It is on U.S. 202 0.2 miles east of U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling east. Located on the Bear Mountain Bridge Administration Building at the west end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bridge Builders (a few steps from this marker); A Strategic Location (a few steps from this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Bear Mountain Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 17, 2011
2. Plaque on the Building
Civil Engineering Landmark
Bear Mountain Bridge
Designated by the Metropolitan Section ASCE 1985
American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded 1852
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 8, 2011
3. Bear Mountain Bridge Administration Building
The marker is just right of center
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 8, 2011
4. The Bear Mountain Bridge
Looking east. The mountain in the background, across the Hudson River, is known as "Anthony's Nose".
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,088 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
