The
'Ksciusko Bridge describes two major structures in
New York. Both are named in honor of
Thaddeus Kosciusko, a
Polish volunteer who was a General in the
American Revolutionary War.
New York City bridge
The bridge in New York City is a part of
Interstate 278 or the
Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two of the bridge towers are surmounted with eagles, one is the Polish emblem, and the other the
American Eagle.
Albany bridge
The bridge in the Albany area is officially named the
Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge, and carries the
Interstate 87 highway across the
Mohawk River. It was built in
1959 to connect Colonie with
Halfmoon, New York. This is actually two bridges, one for north bound traffic and one for south bound. Both bridges made of steel, and have a
Through Arch design.
