The following is a list of famous haunted bridges and roadways in New York, USA. Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which location you think is the creepiest! To view my full list of ghost stories and haunted locations in New York, Click Here. And if you liked this list, be sure to check out my new book, The Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide: New York, available on Amazon!!
And be sure to also check out this spooky YouTube Video I made to go along with this Blog: #1 - Brooklyn Bridge
Coordinates: 40.706023°, -73.996729°
Location Address: Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, 11201 Constructed between 1869 and 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn, New York is said to be haunted by the spirits of at least twenty former workers who were killed during its construction. Motorists and pedestrians at night often report witnessing shadow figures, as well as hearing disembodied voices and screams. One commonly seen spirit is that of a headless man who was allegedly decapitated by a large cable during the bridge's construction, and another is that of a young girl whose spirit is seen by pedestrians at night. It's also estimated that hundreds of people over the years have committed suicide by jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge, whose spirits may still linger at the location of their death. #2 - Cedarvale Road
Coordinates: 42.971066°, -76.249368°
Location Address: Cedarvale Road, Onondaga, New York, 13215 Also known as 13 Curves, Cedarvale Road in Onondaga, New York is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in white, who according to legend was killed in a car crash on her wedding night. Witnesses who encounter the woman's spirit say she carries a lantern, has eerie, glowing eyes, and is covered in blood. Sometimes referred to as the Ghost Bride of 13 Curves, motorists often report trying to offer the ghostly woman a ride before she mysteriously vanishes, and many also blame the woman for a number of strange car accidents on the road. Pedestrians walking in the area at night also report feeling the presence of an unseen entity, or feeling as if they are being watched. #3 - County Route 57
Coordinates: 43.256767°, -76.333878°
Location Address: County Route 57, Oswego, New York, 13126 In the spring of 1898, an Oswego man named William Cooper returned to his family farmhouse on County Route 57, also known as Seneca Hill, after a night of heavy drinking. After getting into an argument with his wife, William loaded a rifle and attempted to shoot her. Mrs. Cooper managed to escape with their young daughter, and ran to a neighbor's house for help. When William arrived shortly after, it's believed that he first shot and killed the neighbors who attempted to protect his wife. According to an article published in the New York Times on June 25th of 1898, he then turned the rifle on Mrs. Cooper, their daughter, and then finally himself. Ever since, motorists on County Route 57 and several other nearby roadways have reported witnessing the spirit of a woman and a young girl wearing old night gowns running barefoot down the road. Others report feeling sudden cold spots, and feeling the presence of an unseen entity. #4 - Delaware Road
Coordinates: 43.058114°, -78.622808°
Location Address: Delaware Road, Clarence, New York, 14032 Motorists traveling on Delaware Road in Clarence, New York report witnessing the spirit of a man whose apparition is seen carrying a lantern, and who is often accompanied by the spirit of a young girl. Others have reported encountering a large canine-like creature with allegedly supernatural origins, described as looking like part horse, and part hound. One young man who visited Delaware Road in 2014 claims to have encountered the strange creature with a group of friends, who fled after the animal appeared behind them, growling menacingly. Others report feeling cold spots and experiencing electronic device malfunctions, such as flashlight batteries being drained, or other equipment refusing to work. Other investigators have reported experiencing unexplained feelings of depression, sadness, and dread, which forces them to leave the location. #5 - East Lake Road
Coordinates: 42.940773°, -75.859608°
Location Address: East Lake Road, Cazenovia, New York, 13035 Motorists on East Lake Road in Cazenovia, New York report encountering the apparitions of two women dressed in 1700's-era clothing. According to motorists the two women disappear when approached, and are described as being transparent, with car headlights passing through their transient forms. #6 - Fiddlers Bridge
Coordinates: 41.877884°, -73.807306°
Location Address: Fiddlers Bridge Road, Clinton Corners, New York, 12572 Locals in Clinton Corners, New York report hearing the disembodied sounds of a fiddle playing on Fiddlers Bridge Road late at night, where a local man who was notorious for playing the fiddle died in 1910. According to legend, the man was walking home on a dark and foggy night, and accidentally fell from the bridge now known as Fiddlers Bridge. Motorists on Fiddlers Bridge Road most often report witnessing the man's apparition in the days leading up to Halloween, which is said to be the anniversary of the fiddler's death. #7 - Gray Road
Coordinates: 43.4216465, -76.4959203
Location Address: Gray Road, Minetto, New York, 13126 Gray Road in Minetto, New York is the location of many tragic and violent deaths. On November 2, 1926, a woman named Ethel Guinup committed suicide and was found hanging from a tree on the side of the road, and on August 9, 1961 a cab driver named Frank Coolidge was fatally shot by a passenger and left in the woods to die. Motorists driving on Gray Road report encountering apparitions and shadow figures, as well as witnessing strange glowing orbs and experiencing other paranormal activity, such as disembodied voices and screams. Locals also claim that many other unknown spirits haunt Gray Road and the surrounding marshlands, and many report feeling the presence of an unseen entity when traveling on the road at night.
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AuthorBrian Weaver is the founder and creator of GhostQuest.net, the internet’s largest database for haunted locations, urban legends, and folklore tales throughout the United States. He grew up in rural New Hampshire, where he attended college for Computer Science. Categories
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