DB Draw

The DB Draw spans across the Hackensack River, connecting Secaucus and Kearny with a single-track railway passage at coordinates 40°45′30″N 74°05′36″W.

The New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad constructed this bridge in 1889, which later became part of the Erie Railroad network through a reorganization in 1895.

The bridge represents the industrial expansion of New Jersey's railway system, serving as a vital link for both freight and passenger transportation across the Hackensack River.

Following its decommissioning in October 2002, the bridge remains in an open position to accommodate river traffic, with plans underway to transform the line into a rail trail.

The structure maintained by Norfolk Southern Railway features engineering characteristics from the 1880s, including a mechanical pivot system that allowed the bridge to rotate for water vessels.

Location: New Jersey

Official opening: 1889

GPS coordinates: 40.75830,-74.09330

Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:05