In November 2014 the Bear Mountain Bridge, located in New York's lower Hudson River Valley, turned 90 years old. The bridge, which connects the eastern side of the Hudson River to the west side, is a familiar landmark to those who live and/or travel through the area. The region is a very picturesque one and the bridge resides in a central location that is linked to well-known landmarks such as Bear Mountain Park and West Point Military Academy, to name two. It is also an alternative to the larger Tappan Zee Bridge located to the south (which is currently being rebuilt). Many travelers prefer taking less-congested Bear Mountain Bridge as their route, myself included. Fun facts about the Bear Mountain Bridge 1. Plans for the bridge date back to 1868 (which I find very interesting and never knew despite growing up in the region). 2. The bridge opened to traffic on November 27, 1924. 3. It was a $4.5 million project to build. 4. Construction of the bridge b