Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge

The Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge (also known as the St. Lawrence Bridge and the Seaway Skyway) is a suspension bridge connecting Ogdensburg, New York in the United States to Johnstown, Ontario (a few kilometres east of Prescott) in Canada. Designed by Modjeski & Masters and completed in 1960, it has six spans and a main span of 350.75 metres (1,150.8 ft) totaling 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) across the Saint Lawrence River and Saint Lawrence Seaway. The bridge is owned and operated by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, which also owns and operates Ogdensburg International Airport, the Port of Ogdensburg-Marine Terminal Facility, Commerce Park, the Port of Waddington, a medium-heavy industrial park and two short line railroads. The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority is a New York State public-benefit corporation.

Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge
Coordinates44°44′07″N 75°27′34″W
Carries NY 812 and Highway 16
CrossesSaint Lawrence River/Saint Lawrence Seaway
OwnerOgdensburg Bridge and Port Authority
Websitewww.ogdensport.com
Preceded byThousand Islands Bridge
Followed byThree Nations Crossing
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
Total length1.5 miles
Longest span350.75 metres/1,150.8 ft
No. of spans6 deck and 1 Main w/ US & Canadian approaches.
History
Construction end1960
Statistics
Toll$3.25 USD
Location
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