North Grand Island Bridge
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| North Grand Island Bridge | |
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 The bridge as seen from the parking area along the Robert Moses State Parkway. |
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| Carries | 4 lanes of I-190 |
| Crosses | Niagara River |
| Locale | Grand Island, New York and Niagara Falls, New York |
| Maintained by | New York State Thruway |
| Design | Twin Truss arch bridges |
| Total length | 4,000 feet (1,219 m) |
| Opening date | 1935, 1965 |
| Toll | $1.00 (southbound) (E-ZPass) |
The North Grand Island Bridge carries Interstate 190 across the Niagara River between Grand Island, New York and Niagara Falls, New York. The toll plaza (total of 5 booths) are found on the Grand Island, New York side of the bridge.
The twin Truss arch bridges were built separately. The first span opened in 1935 and the second span in 1965. It is operated under the New York State Thruway.
[edit] References
- Pictures taken of North Grand Island Bridges taken 8-3-07
- Highlights of the History of Grand Island, NY
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