Lower Trenton Bridge

Lower Trenton Bridge is a steel truss structure crossing the Delaware River between Trenton, New Jersey, and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Its lattice framework rests on stone piers and supports two traffic lanes plus a pedestrian walkway along the southern side.

The first crossing here opened in 1806 as a wooden toll structure and was rebuilt several times. The present steel span dates from 1928 and replaced an earlier iron framework.

The slogan on the east side recalls the era when Trenton produced pottery, wire rope and steel products for national markets. Pedestrians cross the state line between New Jersey and Pennsylvania here on a narrow walkway.

The roadway has a five-ton weight limit, so trucks must use other crossings. The walkway remains open but may close during high winds or severe weather.

The crossing was part of the Lincoln Highway, the first coast-to-coast road across the United States. It later became part of Route 1, which runs from Maine to Florida.

Location: Trenton

Location: Morrisville

Inception: 1928

Official opening: January 30, 1806

GPS coordinates: 40.21050,-74.76830

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30