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Strawberry Mansion Bridge
Fairmount Park Trolley Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.4 Kilometers)

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.

42nd Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 Kilometers)

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.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Ben Franklin Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.3 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

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.

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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