Columbia Railroad Bridge, Railway and arch bridge in Philadelphia, United States
The Columbia Railroad Bridge stretches 971 feet across the Schuylkill River with concrete arches supporting two operational railway tracks for CSX transportation.
The bridge opened in 1921 as the third structure on this site, replacing an 1834 covered bridge that served the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad.
Located in Fairmount Park, the bridge stands near the Schuylkill Grandstand where spectators gather to watch rowing competitions on the river.
The bridge maintains regular railway traffic while connecting different sections of Philadelphia through the CSX Trenton Subdivision rail lines.
Chief Engineer Samuel Tobias Wagner designed this concrete structure with four initial tracks, though only two remain operational in present time.
Location: Pennsylvania
Official opening: October 11, 1921
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 39.98560,-75.20360
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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