Built in 1885 by Nelson Tompkins and moved in 1939 to its current location. A single span of 62′ crossing an old channel of Esopus Creek. Displays a Town truss. Follow Rt. 213 through Olive Bridge to Rt. 28A. Turn right for 1.5 miles, then right on Beaverkill Rd. for 1 mile. Gate to The Ashokan Center will be on your right. Approximately .5 mile walk to the bridge. A Day Pass is required to visit this bridge. Please visit the Ashokan Center website to view available days and purchase a Day Pass in advance. GPS: N41° 55.673′ W074° 11.755′
The Ashokan / Turnwood Bridge was also known as the New Paltz Campus Bridge, being on a former satellite campus of SUNY New Paltz – the grounds of the current Ashokan Center. It was originally constructed by Nelson Tompkins in 1885 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of July 20, 2000.
It is located in the Town of Olive, south of Beaverkill Road approximately one-half mile, or so. It is over the Esopus Creek, a single span of 62 feet and displays a Town truss. It was moved to the present location in the 1930’s. This is a PRIVATE BRIDGE, please ask permission. A Day Pass is required to visit this bridge. Please visit the Ashokan Center website to view available days and purchase a Day Pass in advance.
Directions to the bridge:
Follow State Route 213 through Olive Bridge to State Route 28A. Turn right and proceed 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Beaverkill Road for 1 mile. Gate to the Ashokan Center will be on your right. Approximately .5 mile walk to the bridge. A Day Pass is required to visit this bridge. Please visit the Ashokan Center website to view available days and purchase a Day Pass in advance.
