Burlington–Bristol Bridge

The Burlington-Bristol Bridge extends 2,301 feet across the Delaware River, connecting Burlington County, New Jersey with Bristol Township in Pennsylvania through two traffic lanes.

The bridge construction began in April 1930 following approvals from US Congress and War Department, opening to traffic on May 2, 1931 at a cost exceeding 1.5 million dollars.

The bridge structure represents early 20th-century engineering with its through-truss spans, stringer spans, and deck truss spans crossing the Delaware River between two states.

Vehicles crossing into Pennsylvania pay a toll of 4 dollars in cash or 3 dollars with E-ZPass, while the bridge lifts to 135 feet for marine vessels.

The lift span operates using two large concrete slabs that function through gravity, creating a specific motion pattern for raising the bridge section.

Location: New Jersey

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 40.08139,-74.86958

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29