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Riparius Bridge

Coordinates: 43°39′42″N 73°53′53″W / 43.66167°N 73.89806°W / 43.66167; -73.89806 (Riparius Bridge)
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Riparius Bridge
South view from the eastern shore
Coordinates43°39′42″N 73°53′53″W / 43.66167°N 73.89806°W / 43.66167; -73.89806 (Riparius Bridge)
Carries2 traffic lanes of NY 8
CrossesHudson River
LocaleJohnsburg and Chester, New York
Official nameRiparius Bridge
Other name(s)The Bridge at Riparius
Maintained byNew York State Department of Transportation
Characteristics
Designsteel Parker (Camelback) truss bridge
History
Opened2003
Location
Map

The Riparius Bridge is a two lane truss bridge that carries New York State Route 8 across the Hudson River connecting Johnsburg, New York with Chestertown, New York. It was built in 2003, replacing a similar style camelback truss bridge that had been built in 1919. The new bridge was built to better accommodate vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.[1]

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  1. ^ NYS DOT Plaque at bridge site