Gray's Ferry Bridge, River crossing in Philadelphia, United States
The steel bridge spans across the Schuylkill River, connecting the Grays Ferry neighborhood with Southwest Philadelphia through four traffic lanes.
The current structure opened in 1976, replacing several previous bridges dating back to 1777 when British troops built the first pontoon crossing.
Native Americans, Swedish settlers, and early American colonists utilized this river crossing point as a vital transportation route through Philadelphia.
The bridge underwent a substantial renovation in 2018 through a 13.3 million dollar project to repair its structure and improve the road surface.
President George Washington crossed the original pontoon bridge at this location in 1789, with the structure decorated specifically for his arrival.
Location: Pennsylvania
Official opening: 1976
GPS coordinates: 39.94110,-75.20500
Latest update: April 12, 2025 01:48
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