Riverton–Belvidere Bridge, Steel truss bridge across Delaware River between Belvidere, New Jersey and Riverton, Pennsylvania, United States.
The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge is a steel truss structure crossing the Delaware River and connecting communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It is composed of four spans arranged in a double Warren truss design with riveted steel construction.
A wooden covered bridge originally stood at this location until severe flooding destroyed it in October 1903. The steel replacement was completed the following year and has served as the crossing ever since.
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission manages this passage between two states, maintaining its structural elements and monitoring traffic patterns.
The structure has narrow lane dimensions and strict speed limits along with weight restrictions for safety. Visitors should check local traffic information before crossing, as the narrow dimensions may affect passage of certain vehicles.
The structure incorporates 355 tons of steel supported by stone-filled piers and timber cribs, with concrete-filled steel sheet pilings for reinforcement.
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