Congress Street Bridge

Congress Street Bridge is a steel girder structure that spans the Hudson River between Troy and Watervliet in New York. The roadway carries daily traffic across the river and forms part of the regional highway system with clearance beneath it for water traffic.

The bridge was built in 1970 to provide a new crossing over the Hudson River. It replaced an earlier structure and became an important link for traffic on New York State Route 2.

The bridge connects two neighboring communities across the river, creating a place where residents from both sides meet daily as they cross. It has become a familiar sight that shapes how people think about the two areas and their relationship to each other.

The bridge serves as a main route for vehicles crossing between the two cities and handles regular traffic flow. If you plan to walk or cycle across, check conditions beforehand since facilities may be limited.

Plans exist to transform the bridge into a multimodal corridor with dedicated spaces for cyclists and pedestrians. These proposed upgrades would make the crossing serve more people and different types of travel.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.72880,-73.69720

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44