Mid-Hudson Bridge

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge is a toll suspension bridge which carries US 44 and NY 55 across the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland in the state of New York.

Mid-Hudson Bridge
Coordinates41°42′11″N 73°56′46″W
Carries3 lanes of US 44 / NY 55
CrossesHudson River
LocaleHighland, New York and Poughkeepsie, New York
Official nameFranklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge
Maintained byNew York State Bridge Authority
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
Total length3,000 feet (910 m)
Longest span1,500 feet (460 m)
Clearance below135 feet (41 m)
History
OpenedAugust 25, 1930 (August 25, 1930)
Statistics
Toll(eastbound only) passenger cars $2.15 cash, $1.65 E-ZPass
Location
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