Beach Bridge, Railway swing bridge in Atlantic City, United States.
Beach Bridge is a railway swing bridge that crosses Beach Thorofare in New Jersey, running alongside the Atlantic City Expressway. The steel structure allows trains to move between the mainland and Atlantic City Island.
The current structure was built in 1922 to replace an earlier bridge that had been the location of a major train accident in 1906. This new construction represented an important improvement to ensure safer rail connections to Atlantic City.
The bridge serves as a link between the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and the regional transportation network used by residents and visitors.
The bridge is best viewed from nearby roads or the Atlantic City Expressway, as it is not directly accessible to pedestrians. Viewing is free and the best sight lines come from suitable vantage points in the surrounding area.
The structure features a rotating mechanism that allows ships to pass underneath when the bridge deck swings open. This engineering detail enables a dual function as both a rail and maritime corridor.
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