Pencoyd Bridge, Railway and road bridge in Manayunk, Philadelphia, US.
The double-span Parker truss bridge crosses the Schuylkill River, connecting Lower Merion Township with the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.
Built in 1900 by Pencoyd Iron Works, the bridge served as an industrial connection between their factory in Lower Merion and customers across the river.
The bridge stands on land that belonged to Welsh Quakers who named the area Pencoyd, derived from Welsh words Penn-y-Chlawd meaning treetops.
The bridge now functions as part of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, providing a path for pedestrians and cyclists between Manayunk and Bala Cynwyd.
The structure received a mint green paint restoration and forms a critical segment of The Circuit, a growing network of multi-use trails in southeast Pennsylvania.
Location: Philadelphia
Location: Lower Merion Township
Inception: 1900
GPS coordinates: 40.01659,-75.21354
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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