THE BEAR MONTAIN BRIDGE AT 100: Quality maintenance has kept this icon standing.

The article informs readers about the construction of the Bear Mountain Bridge in 1923, which was a significant infrastructure project during the era of growing automobile use. Topics include the challenges of building an approach road while preserving rail traffic, the construction process involving drilling and blasting granite ledges, and the use of Roebling wire cables for the bridge's main span, paving the way for advancements in bridge building.