Point-No-Point Bridge, Railroad bridge in Newark, United States
The Point-No-Point Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the Passaic River between Newark and Kearny with a movable bascule span in the center. This design allows tall vessels to pass underneath when the leaf section is raised.
The bridge was built in 1901 by the Pennsylvania Railroad to create a key connection to a rail yard at Harsimus Cove. It significantly shortened travel time for freight and passenger trains in the region.
The bridge represents industrial engineering excellence in New Jersey, connecting two major transportation hubs through the Meadowlands region.
Ships needing to pass under the bridge require advance notice of at least four hours so that operators can raise the span. The best time to view or photograph the bridge is during daylight hours with clear weather.
Six reinforced concrete piers support the structure, established by twenty-six steel-cased drilled shafts measuring nine inches in diameter.
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