Uhlerstown–Frenchtown Bridge, Steel truss bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, United States
The Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge is a steel truss structure crossing the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It features six main load-bearing sections with a separate pedestrian platform made of open steel grid.
The bridge was built in 1931 to replace an earlier wooden covered bridge at the same location. The stone piers from 1842 were retained and form the foundation for the modern structure.
The bridge connects two historically significant towns that developed around the Delaware River and Pennsylvania Canal trading routes.
The bridge accommodates vehicles up to a certain weight limit and pedestrians at reduced speeds. Access is straightforward for both types of traffic with no special requirements.
The bridge has survived multiple major floods that affected the region since its completion. A specialized steel grid deck was installed during renovation work in the late 1940s.
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