I went to high school just one town south of the Tappan Zee Bridge (go Bulldogs) and I still go up to Westchester/Rockland as often as I can, using the TAppan Zee Bridge fiarly often. I haven't seen any problem with it. It's a great bridge, and if you look to your right crossing from the west, you can see the skyline. (Of course, there seem to be a couple of things missing from the skyline.)
Wow, yeah I grew up in Tarrytown as well.. lived in the condos that were right near the TZ bridge.. looked out my window and saw it every day. (Bulldogs were Irvington? lol I dont remember)
As long as I lived in tarrytown I never knew that bridge was going to wear out.
I have not seen the bridge in years.. I live out in NV now.. but it still reminds me of my childhood.