Edison Bridge, Transportation bridge in Woodbridge, United States
Description
The Edison Bridge is a highway crossing that spans the Raritan River, connecting Woodbridge Township to the north with Sayreville to the south. It features six traffic lanes and handles substantial daily traffic flow.
History
The project began in 1938 under the direction of Morris Goodkind, the chief engineer of the New Jersey State Highway Department, and was completed in 1940. This construction occurred during an era when new bridges were being built to better connect the region.
Culture
The bridge takes its name from Thomas Edison, the inventor whose work shaped the nation's industrial growth. The name reflects the technological progress that influenced this region's development.
Practical
The bridge is managed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and forms part of a major north-south route. Visitors should expect occasional congestion, particularly during peak traffic times.
Did you know?
The southbound section received a separate name in 2001 as the Ellis S. Vieser Memorial Bridge while retaining its collective Edison Bridge identity. This dual naming is unusual for individual portions of a bridge structure.
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