Bridge Street Bridge

Bridge Street Bridge is a steel road bridge that crosses a waterway in Newark, New Jersey. Its central pivot point allows the entire structure to rotate horizontally, making room for boats to pass underneath.

Built in 1913, this bridge emerged during Newark's modernization of its infrastructure and the need to connect road traffic with water navigation. It represents a period when movable bridges were a key solution for urban waterfront development.

The Bridge Street Bridge represents early 20th-century engineering methods, demonstrating the integration of road and maritime transportation needs in urban areas.

The bridge's mechanical system rotates the structure 90 degrees to let boats through without stopping vehicle traffic for long. Best observation times are during quieter periods of the day, when rotations are more likely to occur.

Located at coordinates 40.7451 latitude and -74.1657 longitude, this bridge combines both fixed and movable structural elements in its design.

Location: New Jersey

Official opening: 1913

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 40.74510,-74.16570

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44