Calhoun Street Bridge

Calhoun Street Bridge is an iron road bridge spanning the Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a length of 1,274 feet and a Phoenix Pratt truss design across seven spans. The structure connects Trenton and Morrisville through a solid metal construction that carries vehicles across the wide river.

The bridge was built from iron by Phoenix Bridge Company in 1884 following a fire that destroyed the wooden structure standing since 1861. This iron structure became the lasting connection across the river, replacing the earlier construction.

The bridge was part of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental route in America, until that route shifted to different crossing points in 1920. Visitors can still sense the historical importance of this major transportation corridor in how the structure connects two states.

The bridge has a three-ton weight limit, a clearance height of 8 feet, and a speed limit of 15 miles per hour. Drivers should respect these limits and proceed carefully, especially with larger vehicles.

This bridge is the only wrought iron structure within the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission system and contains approximately 730 tons of metal. This material volume makes it stand out among its counterpart structures.

Location: Trenton

Location: Morrisville

Official opening: October 24, 1884

Made from material: iron

GPS coordinates: 40.22000,-74.77790

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00