Basilone Memorial Bridge, Toll bridge over Raritan River in New Jersey, US.
The Basilone Memorial Bridge carries twelve lanes of Interstate 95 and New Jersey Turnpike traffic across the Raritan River between Edison and New Brunswick.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority opened this bridge in 1951, naming it after John Basilone, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient from Raritan.
Memorial markers at the Joyce Kilmer and Thomas Edison Travel Plazas near the bridge commemorate the military service of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone.
The bridge serves as a critical transportation link on the New Jersey Turnpike, connecting northern and southern sections of the state for thousands of daily commuters.
The structure combines transportation infrastructure with historical recognition, spanning the Raritan River at coordinates 40°29′18″N 74°23′47″W.
Location: New Jersey
Official opening: 1951
GPS coordinates: 40.48840,-74.39630
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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