Castleton Bridge

Castleton Bridge is a toll bridge spanning the Hudson River that carries traffic between Albany and Rensselaer counties. The crossing features a cantilever truss structure designed to support heavy vehicle loads while maintaining clearance for river traffic below.

The bridge opened in 1959 as part of the New York State Thruway expansion project. Its completion linked major transportation corridors connecting the eastern seaboard more directly.

The presence of both the Castleton Bridge and nearby Alfred H Smith Memorial Bridge demonstrates the region's transportation infrastructure development along the Hudson River.

Crossing requires payment and integrates into the New York State Thruway's electronic toll system. Modern collection methods allow vehicles to pass through without stopping.

The crossing holds the distinction of being the northernmost toll crossing on the Hudson River. Beyond this point, river passages operate under different management systems.