If you are a architectual lover, you must visit a few of the Philadelphia bridges we have selected for you. Behind those stone and steel constructions lay different stories of their planning and origins. The consequential bridges this city showcases are not only nationally recognized but acknowledged by many global associations also. Below are an example of bridges you can find around Philadelphia.

Frankford Avenue Bridge

The Frankford Avenue Bridge, one of the first bridges in Philadelphia, was erected in 1697. . Its original name was King’s Path but ultimately changed to one or two names including King’s Highway, Bristol Turnpike, and now now holding the name Frankford Avenue Bridge. In 1893, there had been a major renovation made. The width of the bridge was increased to the southern side of the bridge by the addition of a stone arch. This bridge is also known as the Pennypack Creek Bridge since it carries a road over the Pennypack. Reportedly to be the oldest road bridge in the United States, this bridge was appointed by the American Society of Civil Engineering a National Civic Engineering Landmark in 1970.

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Opened and completed in 1926, this bridge was a creation of Paul Philippe Cret. This is the same designer who took part in the look of the famous Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway with Ralph Modjeski as the chief engineer. What makes this one of the more favored Philadelphia bridges is the construction of the two tall towers apparently joining with the sky as you pass under them. This is the primary road that links Philadelphia’s Center City to New Jersey. The bridge also brings you to two churches that are historic landmarks, St. Augustine and St. George’s churches.

Falls Bridge

Erected in 1895 by Filbert Porter and Company, this bridge has undergone major reconstruction since 1986. It has got a measurement of 40 feet width and 600 feet in length. It’s also got a deck width of 25.9 feet. It was constructed as a double-deck bridge which connects Calumet Street to Kelly Drive with the West Stream Drive at Neill Drive. This is found at the opposite side of the famous Schuylkill. Originally, the historic bridge was created so as to carry vehicular traffic on the lower deck while streetcars travel on the upper deck. The bridge has a Petit Through-Truss, pin-connected, and ornate structure.

Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Strawberry Mansion Bridge, originally called “Trolley Bridge”, has always been intertwined with affairs of the Fairmount Park Transportation Company. This bridge was erected in 1897 and was renovated in 1998 to connect East Park and West Park. The brains behind the construction was Charles H. Porter, a very famous Philadelphia congressman with Russell Fair, Jr, as the chief engineer. The bridge has fantastic 4 wrought-iron arches on three stone piers with 3 Warren trusses.

42nd Street Bridge

Last but not the least is the 42nd Street Bridge which is a main route on 42nd Street over the Amtrak Railroad. This metal through arch bridge was constructed in 1909 by Owego Bridge Company of Owego, Long Island and the Philadelphia Department of Public Works. In 2006, it underwent a major rehab and received a 9/9 (wonderful) rating, the highest possible rating from the Nation’s Bridge Inventory. This bridge is one of the most well-liked bridges in Philadelphia thanks to the fact it’s the oldest metal steel bridge in Pennsylvania.