Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Schuylkill River Viaduct
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Schuylkill River Viaduct, Stone arch railway bridge in Philadelphia, United States.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad viaduct extends across the Schuylkill River with six main spans measuring 78 feet each and additional smaller arches.
Construction of this railway bridge occurred between 1853 and 1856, replacing a wooden structure that previously transported coal to the Delaware River terminal.
The bridge represents a milestone in American engineering, introducing the false skew method of stone arch construction to railroad infrastructure in 1848.
The structure spans both the river and major roads including Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Kelly Drive, maintaining regular rail traffic operations.
The bridge features an unconventional design with ribbed skew arches due to its diagonal crossing over the river, demonstrating advanced construction techniques.
Location: Pennsylvania
Official opening: 1856
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 40.00640,-75.19270
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:39
Laurel Hill Cemetery
524 m
Strawberry Mansion
1.3 km
Wyck House
2.1 km
Strawberry Mansion Bridge
1.3 km
Wissahickon Memorial Bridge
2 km
Alden Park Manor
2.3 km
Boelson Cottage
2.1 km
Ravenhill
1.1 km
The Medicine Man
1.7 km
Falls Bridge
522 m
Chain Bridge at Falls of Schuylkill
0 m
Woodford
1.7 km
Chamounix
713 m
Ridgeland Mansion
2.2 km
Paul J. Gutman Library
1.8 km
Pencoyd Bridge
2.1 km
The Lilacs
922 m
Twin Bridges
37 m
Ormiston Mansion
2 km
John Greenleaf Whittier School
1.6 km
Randolph House
1.7 km
Ridge Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia
1.5 km
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Bridge at West Falls
17 m
City Avenue Bridges
1.3 km
Dobson Mills
494 m
Wissahickon
2.3 km
Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company Building
2 km
Falls of Schuylkill Branch Library
866 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes