Summit Bridge, Cantilever bridge in New Castle County, Delaware
Summit Bridge stretches across the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, carrying Delaware Routes 71 and 896 while providing passage for vehicles and cyclists.
The bridge opened on January 9, 1960, replacing a previous lift bridge, following a construction process that started in February 1957 and cost 7.5 million dollars.
The dedication ceremony of Summit Bridge included U.S. Senator J. Allen Frear Jr., marking its importance as a regional transportation connection.
The structure rises 135 feet above water level, allowing large vessels to pass underneath while maintaining continuous traffic flow on Delaware Routes.
The bridge served as part of US Route 301 from 1961 until 2019, when traffic redirected to a new toll freeway.
Location: Delaware
Inception: 1960
Official opening: 1960
GPS coordinates: 39.54080,-75.73850
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:53
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