Bridge in Tinicum Township

This bridge in Tinicum Township spans the Delaware Canal using a Pratt pony truss design combining steel and wood elements. The structure crosses from one bank to the other, showing engineering methods typical of the late 1800s.

The bridge was completed in 1877 and earned recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This honor acknowledged its importance as evidence of 19th-century engineering advancement in the region.

The bridge shows how engineering shaped everyday travel and connected communities across the waterway. It was part of a wave of construction projects that tied together towns and farms in the region.

The crossing remains accessible today and continues to link communities on both sides of the waterway. Visitors can approach on foot or by vehicle, though access may be limited depending on local conditions.

The bridge combines steel and wood in a way that was unusual for structures of that time. This mixed approach let the structure remain both strong and flexible, helping it survive to the present day.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.42360,-75.06520

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06