St. Georges Bridge

The steel arch structure spans the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal with a length of 4,209 feet, connecting communities through U.S. Route 13.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed this four-lane crossing in 1942 to replace a vertical lift bridge damaged by a German merchant ship.

The bridge represents a notable example of mid-20th-century engineering, demonstrating the integration of transportation infrastructure with maritime navigation requirements.

Major repairs in 2023 redirected traffic to the Senator Roth Bridge on Route 1, affecting local commuters and school bus routes for 18 months.

The structure underwent a significant transformation between 1998 and 2001, including deck replacement and paint removal to address environmental concerns about lead contamination.

Location: Delaware

Inception: 1942

Official opening: 1942

GPS coordinates: 39.55260,-75.65110

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52