Ithaca, NY

Captured by Dronegenuity, this drone photo series shows several bridges around the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. The images feature stone arch bridges, steel truss designs, and pedestrian suspension bridges crossing over deep gorges and creeks. The aerial views help show how these structures are built into the steep landscape and how they connect roads, footpaths, and parts of the campus.

Ithaca is known for its gorges, many formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. As the city grew, bridges became necessary to move people and vehicles across these natural gaps. Some of the bridges shown, like the Stewart Avenue Bridge and the suspension bridge near Beebe Lake, have been part of Ithaca for decades and are still in use today.

These drone images clearly show how the bridges fit into the city’s natural and built environment. They offer a useful way to understand the size, layout, and setting of each structure. Dronegenuity’s photography helps document the role these bridges play in Ithaca’s daily life and long history.