South Grand Island Bridge - Tonawanda, NY
N 42° 59.787 W 078° 55.989
17T E 668477 N 4762493
Carrying I-90 across the Niagara River.
Waymark Code: WM6VJG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2009
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The twin Truss arch bridges (with a steel through-arch in the middle) crosses from Tonawanda to Grand Island, New York and was opened in 1935 and 1962. It was acquired by New York State in 1950 and operated by the New York State Thruway.
Says the Wiki!
Length of bridge: 3400 feet
Height of bridge: 93 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Niagara River
Date constructed: 1935
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: I-90
Location:
Tonawanda, NY
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