Wissahickon Memorial Bridge
Wissahickon Memorial Bridge, Concrete arch bridge in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, United States
The Wissahickon Memorial Bridge spans 333 feet over Wissahickon Creek and Lincoln Drive, connecting East Falls and Roxborough neighborhoods at a height of 170 feet.
Architect Paul Philippe Cret designed this reinforced concrete structure in 1927, and construction completed in May 1932 at a cost of 1.6 million dollars.
The bridge received its name to commemorate residents from Philadelphia's northwest neighborhoods who served during World War I.
The 60-foot-wide structure underwent substantial repairs between 2008 and 2010 to maintain its function as a critical transportation link in Fairmount Park.
Initial plans included a lower deck for trolleys and subway extension to Roxborough, though this additional level never materialized during construction.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1931
Architects: Paul Philippe Cret
Official opening: May 1932
GPS coordinates: 40.02417,-75.19611
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:14
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