The Outerbridge Crossing is a bridge that spans the Arthur Kill, a tidal strait between Staten Island, New York and Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The bridge is named after Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge, who was the first chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge was born in 1860 in Staten Island and worked as a civil engineer. He was instrumental in the development of the Outerbridge Crossing and was the first person to propose a bridge between Staten Island and New Jersey.
The construction of the Outerbridge Crossing began in 1923 and was completed in 1928. It was the first bridge to connect Staten Island to the mainland and was an important transportation link for the growing population of the region.
The Outerbridge Crossing is a suspension bridge that is approximately two miles long. It is currently used for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic and is one of four bridges that connect Staten Island to New Jersey.
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The Outerbridge Crossing has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years, including the addition of a new deck and the widening of the bridge to accommodate more traffic. Today, it remains an important transportation link and a vital piece of infrastructure for the New York and New Jersey region.
Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge was a civil engineer and transportation pioneer who was born in 1860 in Staten Island, New York. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and attended Columbia University, where he earned a degree in civil engineering.
Outerbridge worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later became the chief engineer for the Staten Island Rapid Transit Railway. He was instrumental in the development of the railway system on Staten Island, which played a significant role in the growth and development of the borough.
Outerbridge was also a driving force behind the construction of the Outerbridge Crossing, which was the first bridge to connect Staten Island to New Jersey. He was the first person to propose the idea of a bridge between the two states and worked tirelessly to make the project a reality.
In addition to his work in transportation, Outerbridge was also involved in politics. He served as the president of the Richmond County Republican Club and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1903 to 1904.
Outerbridge died in 1932 at the age of 72, but his legacy lives on through the Outerbridge Crossing, which bears his name. He is remembered as a visionary engineer and a key figure in the development of transportation infrastructure in the New York City area.
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Originally called the Arthur Kill Bridge, it was later named in honor Eugenius H.Outerbridge, who was the Port Authority’s first chairman and one of the signers of the compact between New York and New Jersey that created the Port Authority.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenius_Harvey_Outerbridge
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https://untappedcities.com/2011/09/01/outerbridge-is-a-person-youre-kidding-right/