PD Draw, Railway bridge on Passaic River, Newark, United States.
The steel bridge spans the Passaic River with a swing mechanism allowing vessels to pass through its 212-foot center section between Newark and Kearny.
Built in 1912 as part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey branch, this structure replaced an earlier crossing from 1888 and relocated 185 feet upstream.
The bridge represents the industrial development of Newark's port area, connecting the Central Railroad of New Jersey to the growing manufacturing districts.
The bridge carried two rail tracks until 1955, when maintenance requirements led to a reduction to single-track operation for freight and passenger services.
In October 1970, a 22-car freight train fell from the bridge during an incident where the structure was deliberately left in an open position.
Location: New Jersey
Official opening: 1912
GPS coordinates: 40.72290,-74.12130
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:04
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