Yardley–Wilburtha Bridge

The Yardley-Wilburtha Bridge was a steel Warren-truss structure with six spans crossing the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It measured approximately 903 feet (275 meters) and enabled traffic between the two states until flooding in 1955 caused major damage.

An original wooden bridge built in 1835 was destroyed during a flood in 1903, leading to the construction of a steel Warren-truss replacement. This new structure served for decades until hurricanes in 1955 damaged multiple spans.

The remaining abutments serve as a veterans memorial at the intersection of PA 32 and PA 332. Local residents gather here to remember those who served.

The bridge is no longer passable and its remains are visible from PA 32 and PA 332, where they serve as a memorial site. Visitors can view the old abutments from the adjacent roads and explore the area.

During the opening ceremony of a temporary replacement span in 1955, someone dressed as Santa Claus symbolically set the final rivet. This unusual gesture blended construction work with holiday spirit.

GPS coordinates: 40.24600,-74.83560

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09