Girard Point Bridge, Double-decked bridge in Philadelphia, United States.
Girard Point Bridge is a double-decked road bridge over the Schuylkill River in south Philadelphia, carrying Interstate 95 traffic. The upper deck handles southbound traffic and the lower deck handles northbound traffic, each with three lanes.
Work on the bridge began in the late 1960s as part of Philadelphia's highway expansion and was completed in 1973. It was built during a period when American cities were investing heavily in freeway construction to handle growing car traffic.
The bridge crosses the Schuylkill River at the point closest to where it meets the Delaware River. On a clear day, drivers can see both rivers at once from the roadway.
Traffic on this crossing is heavy throughout the day, so avoiding morning and evening rush hours will make the drive easier. The bridge is toll-free and open to all vehicles traveling on Interstate 95.
The bridge has specialized protection systems around its piers in the Schuylkill River, designed to prevent boat collisions from damaging the supports. Most drivers crossing it every day have no idea these underwater structures exist.
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