| Designer |
|
Modjeski & Moran |
| Builder |
|
American Bridge Co; Blackslee-Rollins
Corp; David Schoentag Inc; Scott Bros. Construction |
| Overall length |
|
3,000 feet |
| Main span length |
|
1,500 feet |
| Tower height |
|
315 feet |
| Clearance above
river |
|
135 feet |
| Main cable
diameter |
|
16 ¾ inches (6,080
individual wires) |
| Opened |
|
August 25, 1930 |
| Acquired by NYSBA |
|
March 17, 1933 |
| Bridge Type |
|
Parallel wire cable suspension
bridge with suspended side spans |
| Original Cost |
|
$5,900,000 |
| 1998 Replacement
Value |
|
$174,616,000 |
|
