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42nd Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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42nd Street Over Railroad (Amtrak) in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 262 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and Philadelphia Department of Public Works
The oldest metal through arch in Pennsylvania, this bridge was rehabilitated to a like-new condition.
Strawberry Mansion Bridge
Fairmount Park Trolley Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 Kilometers)

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Strawberry Mansion Drive Over Schuylkill River and Various Streets in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,242 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1897 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Theodore Cooper
This beautiful bridge is an early, large, and rare example of its type and it contributes to a historic district.
Falls Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.8 Kilometers)

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Falls Bridge Road Over Schuylkill River in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 566 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1895 By: Filbert, Porter, and Company and George S. Webster
This spectacular bridge was originally built to be a double-deck bridge, giving it a unique design and appearance.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Ben Franklin Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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I-676 (US-30) and PATCO Over Delaware River and Streets in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 8,170 ft. Main Span: 1,750 ft. Roadway: 77.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
The longest suspension span in the world when first built, this bridge remains one of the best examples of its kind in the country.
Darby Creek Viaduct
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (SEPTA, Media/Elwyn Line) Over Darby Creek and Scottdale Road in Lansdowne and Clifton Heights: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 333 ft.
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditional tower and girder style railroad bridge.
Lindbergh Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

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Marple Avenue Over Darby Creek in Clifton Heights: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 394 ft. Main Span: 257 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Carl R. Camp of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and George Wright
This bridge is an impressive concrete deck arch bridge with attractive ornamental details.
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Paulsboro Railroad Bridge
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Mantua Creek Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (14.1 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Conrail) Over Mantua Creek in Paulsboro: Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1893 By: Unknown
This was one of the most unusual movable bridges in the country, with its unusual a-frame tower plus long rods for bracing.
Darby Creek Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Conrail, Former Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Darby Creek in Ridley Park and Essington: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 283 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
Two rare Strauss vertical overhead counterweight bascule bridges sit next to each other at this location.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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