North Grand Island Bridge

North Grand Island Bridge
The bridge as seen from the parking area along the Robert Moses State Parkway.
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)
Opened	1935, 1965
Toll	$1.00 (southbound) (E-ZPass)
Daily traffic	vehicular
Coordinates	43°4′8″N 78°59′27″W

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.

Each bridge has two lanes for vehicular traffic in one direction.

The south end of bridge has toll plaza (on Grand Island, New York) for inbound traffic from Niagara Falls, New York. Lanes 1, 6 and 7 are for EZ-Pass users and the remaining lanes are manned toll booths.

References

• Pictures taken of North Grand Island Bridges taken 8-3-07
• Highlights of the History of Grand Island, NY