Pulaski Skyway, New Jersey
Bridgepixing the Pulaski Skyway, completed in 1932, across the Meadowlands of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers between Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey to the entrance to the Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River to Manhattan. Additional Bridge Photos and a Bridge Blog at www.Bridgepix.com.
The General Pulaski Skyway, commonly referred to as the Pulaski Skyway, is a series of cantilever truss bridges in the U.S. state of New Jersey that carry four lanes of U.S. Route 1/9 for 5.6 km (3.5 miles) between the far east side of Newark and Tonnelle Circle in Jersey City, passing through Kearny. At the time of its construction it was the world's longest high-level viaduct. The Skyway spans the Passaic River and Hackensack River, the New Jersey Turnpike, many local roads, and several railroads. It is named for General Kazimierz Pułaski, the Polish military leader who assisted in training and commanding Continental Army troops in the American Revolutionary War. It is known as a 'skyway' because it travels high (41.1 meters/135 feet at its highest point) above the meadows to avoid drawbridges across the two navigable rivers.
The Skyway was opened in 1932 as the last part of the Route 1 Extension, considered by many to be the first "super highway" in the United States,[1] and is still in use in its original form, with only minor changes. As part of this road, and on its own merits, it may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Trucks (and other large vehicles) are prohibited on the Pulaski Skyway due to its outdated design. They must use an alternate route known as Truck US 1-9, a series of local roads through Jersey City, Kearny and Newark that carried traffic before the Skyway was built. Pedestrians and bicycles are also banned, as the road is a freeway with no sidewalks. (Wikipedia)
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Triborough, tbacilek, djshaggy, thing300003, and 18 other people added this photo to their favorites.
F*O*T*O*G*R*A*F*I*A ~by~ Nelo Esteves (77 months ago | reply)
great shot of the bridge!
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wulf lohmeyer (73 months ago | reply)
have you got more fotos of pulaski skwy, highly interested
regards from Germany
Thad Roan - Bridgepix (73 months ago | reply)
Yes, I'll email you a link to our Bridgepix.com photos of the Pulaski Skyway Bridge.
nemo585 (73 months ago | reply)
fantastic image
Harriet Picturebug (73 months ago | reply)
Great bridgepixing Thad! The composure is wonderful and I love that beautiful blue sky. (Calendar Shots)
Thad Roan - Bridgepix (73 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the comments.
devb. (72 months ago | reply)
this is turning into a popular location!
JerseyFloridaGirl75 [deleted] (71 months ago | reply)
nice shot....
videoal (66 months ago | reply)
Wow! Thanks for the pic. I could see the Skyway from my childhood house in Kearny, NJ.
JerseyFloridaGirl75 [deleted] (66 months ago | reply)
I remember this bridge from when I was a kid in Newark...the Raymond Blvd exit...
JohnBRizzutoIII (52 months ago | reply)
great shot!
Loon Man (49 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Named After People, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
qparker71 (Brian Kennedy) (46 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Colorful Side of New Jersey, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
stevensiegel260 (26 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The New Jersey Meadowlands, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
johncpaul (14 months ago | reply)
the most fun had in Kearny station is having a few beers in the Laundry room.BIG K