Thirty-third Street Bridge in Philadelphia

The Thirty-third Street Bridge features a distinctive skewed arch design with dressed stone exterior and brick-constructed skewed ribs spanning across Master Street.

Constructed in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, this bridge represents early 20th-century engineering methods in urban development.

The bridge stands as part of Philadelphia's collection of over 600 structures listed on the National Register, reflecting the city's architectural preservation efforts.

Located at coordinates 39.978333, -75.189444, the bridge carries Thirty-third Street and US Route 13 through an industrial zone near Fairmount Park.

The single-span stone structure incorporates an unusual skewed arch design that sets it apart from conventional bridge architecture of its period.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 39.97833,-75.18944

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:46