Newburgh-Beacon Bridge — Attraction in Town of Newburgh

I can't get out of Southern New England without passing through New York and that usually involves crossing over the Hudson River. It's usually one of the New York City bridges or the Tappan Zee (Yes, I know it's the Mario Cuomo. I don't care for that.) but I'm a little bit further north and so it's the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge which is officially named for US Representatives Hamilton Fish III and IV. There's something to be said for name recognition.

The bridge carries Interstate 84 over the Hudson, originally a single lane in each direction that was built in 1963, the second bridge was built in 1980. It is a continuous truss bridge.

There is a toll to cross the bridge with payment taken only by transponder or bill-by-mail. Transponders, such as my North Carolina QuickPass, are $1.65.

I had no issue crossing the bridge even on...

I live in the hudson valley and use this bridge often. The east bound span was redecked recently and is in good shape, but because of the construction on the 9w over pass there can be traffic before you get on the bridge. The westbound span is in terrible condition and the traffic can be murder because of the 9w overpass work. The traffic pattern is terrible with the right lane closure and all the traffic coming off 9d...

I LOVE THE HAMILTON FISH NEWBURGH BEACON BRIDGE SO MUCH! It is the best bridge in the world and I would go there everyday if I could. So good and named after and great man. So beautiful and such a lovely smooth driving experience. Aptly named after the 16th governor/Secretary of State/ Congressman/Senator of New york, Hamilton Fish, and the political dynasty of Hamilton...