WR Draw, Railway swing bridge in Newark, United States.
The WR Draw spans the Passaic River between Newark and the Arlington section of Kearny, featuring a plate girder rim-bearing swing mechanism.
The bridge opened in 1897 as part of the New York and Greenwood Lake Railway, connecting terminals on the Hudson River with northern New Jersey railway networks.
The bridge infrastructure represents industrial transportation development in New Jersey, marking a period of railway expansion across the Passaic River Valley.
The structure stands welded in closed position since 2002, when regular passenger service ended, and now awaits incorporation into the Essex-Hudson Greenway project.
Located 8.1 miles upstream from Newark Bay, the bridge connects to Midland Avenue, named after its predecessor, the Midland Bridge.
Location: New Jersey
Official opening: 1897
GPS coordinates: 40.77660,-74.15000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:15
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