The Goethals Bridge (/ ˈɡɒθəlz /) is a pair of cable-stayed bridge spans connecting Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Staten Island, New York, United States. The spans cross a strait known as Arthur Kill, and …

Learn the history and facts about the Goethals Bridge.

Oct 24, 2025 · STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The original Goethals Bridge opened on June 29, 1928, the same day as the unveiling of the Outerbridge Crossing.

The Goethals Bridge carries I-278 over the Arthur Kill, connecting Staten Island to New Jersey and providing critical access for commuters and freight carriers between New Jersey and New York.

The existing bridge, which was built in 1928, was the Port Authority’s first bi-state project and is named after Major General George Goethals; a builder of the Panama Canal and first consulting engineer …

In 2018, construction was completed on a brand new Goethals Bridge. This includes 12-foot-wide lanes with shoulders, a 10-foot-wide pedestrian/bike path and integrated smart bridge technology that …

In 1959, the Arthur Kill movable lift railroad bridge was built parallel to the Goethals Bridge, replacing a swing span that stood earlier in that location. Today, this railroad span remains the longest movable …