Tacony–Palmyra Bridge, Toll bridge connecting Philadelphia and Palmyra, United States
The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge is a steel structure spanning the Delaware River between two riverside neighborhoods in the Philadelphia region. Its design combines a tied-arch section with a movable central span that lifts to allow river traffic to pass underneath.
The bridge was completed in 1929 and replaced a ferry service that had transported people across the river since the early 1920s. It marked a shift from water-based transit to fixed road infrastructure in this part of the Delaware Valley.
The bridge's name comes from the two neighborhoods it directly connects: Tacony on the Philadelphia side and Palmyra across the river in New Jersey. Today, it remains a crucial link that people rely on daily to cross between the two communities.
The bridge has a toll system with different rates depending on how you pay, so be prepared to budget for the crossing. Traffic tends to be heavier during rush hours, so plan your timing accordingly to avoid delays.
The structure incorporates three distinct engineering approaches within a single crossing, making it technically unusual for its era. This combination of different structural systems shows how designers solved specific challenges posed by river navigation and traffic needs.
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