Delair Bridge, Steel railway bridge in Philadelphia, US.
The Delair Bridge spans the Delaware River with two fixed steel spans and a vertical lift section connecting Philadelphia to Pennsauken Township in New Jersey.
The Pennsylvania Railroad constructed this double-track bridge in 1896, establishing the first railroad crossing between Philadelphia and New Jersey across the Delaware River.
The bridge represents an engineering milestone in Pennsylvania transportation infrastructure, connecting communities and supporting regional economic development through rail transport.
The structure serves Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation freight trains while accommodating New Jersey Transit Atlantic City Line passenger services across its tracks.
Engineers in 1958 installed the new vertical lift span in a single piece, minimizing disruption to river navigation and rail traffic during the modification process.
Location: Philadelphia
Official opening: 1896
Length: 1,339.9 m
GPS coordinates: 39.98235,-75.06910
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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