City Line Avenue Bridge

City Line Avenue Bridge is a road bridge crossing the East Branch of Indian Creek in Philadelphia. It features a concrete barrel arch structure and serves as a key transportation link in the area.

The bridge was built in 1913 by Patrick J. Lawler following John H. Dager's design and reflects early 20th-century concrete engineering techniques. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 recognizes this historical construction method.

The bridge earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, reflecting early 20th-century engineering methods in Pennsylvania.

The bridge connects the Schuylkill Expressway to Lincoln Drive and is maintained as an active transportation route. Visitors should view it from safe vantage points since it carries regular traffic.

The barrel arch design distributes weight efficiently across the span through its curved concrete structure. This engineering approach was typical of early 20th-century bridge building and shows how load-bearing principles were applied to practical transportation needs.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1913

GPS coordinates: 39.98530,-75.25920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43