Delaware River – Turnpike Toll Bridge

The Delaware River Turnpike Toll Bridge is a steel through arch road span crossing the river between Bristol Township in Pennsylvania and Burlington County in New Jersey. The roadway runs about 135 feet (41 meters) above the water and stretches roughly 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) in length.

Construction began in January 1954 by the American Bridge Division of US Steel and opened in May 1956 to serve growing automobile traffic. The span became part of the Interstate Highway System during its expansion in the 1960s.

Drivers pass through one of the most important crossings in the American Northeast, where thousands commute daily between two states. The span now carries both long-distance travelers on Interstate 95 and commuters from surrounding communities.

Toll collection operates only in the westbound direction toward Pennsylvania and accepts electronic payments through E-ZPass and the toll-by-plate system. Drivers should expect delays during rush hours on weekdays when traffic backs up.

The main arch spans roughly 682 feet (208 meters) and allows large ships to pass beneath on the Delaware River. The steel structure was assembled on site, with engineers working from floating platforms to connect the arch segments.