Delaware River Bridge between Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA
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Cards are separated THE DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE, the largest suspension bridge in the world, connecting Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N. J., with a single span 1750 Ft. long, center to center of Main Piers, with a clearance above High Water of 135 Ft. over a width of 800 Ft. in center of span. The Main Structure is to be of a 2 cable suspension type, carrying a roadway for 6 lines of vehicles, 2 lines of surface cars, 2 lines for rapid transit and 2 ten foot sidewalks above the roadway. The estimated cost is about $40,000,000. The Bridge was completed and opened on July 1st, 1926 in time for the Sesqui-Centennial held in Philadelphia during that year. |
