Portal Bridge, Railway bridge in New Jersey Meadowlands, United States
The Portal Bridge spans the Hackensack River with two tracks, connecting Kearny and Secaucus through a rotating swing-span mechanism at 40.7536°N, -74.0947°W.
Pennsylvania Railroad constructed this bridge in 1910 to support railway traffic to Pennsylvania Station in New York City, marking a transportation advancement in the Northeast.
This bridge represents the evolution of American railroad engineering, standing as a testament to early 20th-century industrial infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor.
The bridge opens on two-hour notice for maritime traffic outside peak hours of 5-10 AM and 3-8 PM, accommodating 450 daily trains and 200,000 passengers.
The Portal Bridge carries the distinction of being the most frequented train span across the Western Hemisphere, despite its mechanical limitations.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.75361,-74.09472
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:26
Pulaski Skyway
2 km
Yanitelli Center
3.4 km
Snake Hill
664 m
Lincoln Park
3.4 km
Loew's Jersey Theatre
3.5 km
Jersey City Armory
4.1 km
Stanley Theater
3.6 km
Sawtooth Bridges
2.8 km
Mana Contemporary
2.9 km
Wittpenn Bridge
1.8 km
Hudson County Courthouse
4 km
Newkirk House
3.8 km
Van Wagenen House
3.6 km
Lincoln Highway Hackensack River Bridge
3 km
Jersey City Reservoir No. 3
3.7 km
26 Journal Square
3.7 km
PATH Lift Bridge
1.8 km
HX Draw
4 km
Point-No-Point Bridge
2.6 km
Lincoln Highway Passaic River Bridge
3.1 km
Lower Hack Lift
1.9 km
DB Draw
536 m
Upper Hack Lift
2.7 km
Lincoln the Mystic
3.8 km
Meadowlands Environment Center
3.6 km
Fairmount Apartments
3.6 km
Hudson County Administration Building
3.9 km
Hackensack Drawbridge
4 kmReviews
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