Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Railway vertical lift bridge in Elizabeth, United States.
The Arthur Kill Bridge connects New Jersey to Staten Island with metal trusses extending across the waterway at coordinates 40.637518, -74.195486.
The bridge opened on August 25, 1959, marking a transportation milestone for the region's rail network between New Jersey and New York.
Engineers incorporated vertical lift technology into the bridge design, representing mid-20th century industrial advancement in American railway infrastructure.
Trains pass over the bridge while ships navigate underneath through a lifting mechanism that elevates the central span when maritime traffic approaches.
The structure includes mechanical and hydraulic systems that raise the main section 135 feet above water level to accommodate vessels crossing the strait.
Inception: October 4, 2006
Official opening: August 25, 1959
GPS coordinates: 40.63752,-74.19549
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:30
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