Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge, Railway vertical lift bridge in Newark, United States.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge extends 3,044 feet across Newark Bay, connecting Oak Island Yard to Bayonne through steel trusses and mechanical systems.
Constructed between 1928 and 1930, this bridge replaced an earlier wooden trestle structure that burned down in 1913 and was rebuilt within twelve days.
The bridge represents industrial transportation evolution, linking maritime terminals, rail yards, and commercial zones across northeastern New Jersey's waterways.
The structure provides essential railroad passage with variable clearances between 35 and 39 feet above water level for vessels navigating Newark Bay.
This crossing remains the last operational rail bridge spanning Newark Bay, serving the CSX Transportation network and accommodating freight movements like the Florida Juice Train.
Inception: 1930
Official opening: 1930
GPS coordinates: 40.69905,-74.11957
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:26
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