Walnut Lane Bridge, Concrete arch bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, United States.
The Walnut Lane Bridge spans 585 feet across Wissahickon Creek, connecting the neighborhoods of Germantown and Roxborough with six concrete spans.
When it opened in October 1908, the Walnut Lane Bridge held records for being the highest and longest concrete arch bridge in the world.
The bridge construction reflected the City Beautiful Movement principles, which aimed to improve urban spaces and strengthen connections between different communities.
The structure carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic over Wissahickon Creek, reducing travel time between neighborhoods from hours to minutes.
The bridge construction required over 40,000 tons of rubble concrete with minimal reinforcing steel due to material limitations in the early 1900s.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1908
Official opening: October 14, 1908
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 40.03222,-75.19972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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