Walnut Street Bridge (Philadelphia) Explained

Walnut Street Bridge (Philadelphia) should not be confused with Walnut Lane Bridge.

Bridge Name:	Walnut Street Bridge
Carries:	Walnut Street
Crosses:	Schuylkill River
Locale:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Complete:	1991
Coordinates:	39.9515°N -75.1815°W

Walnut Street Bridge, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia. The bridge carries Walnut Street across the Schuylkill River.

History

Walnut Street Bridge was built originally in 1893. After falling into a state of disrepair in the late 20th century, it was rebuilt in 1990.^[1] In 2012, the bridge was adjusted again to become a 3-lane bridge with 12-feet-wide (3.7m) foot paths,^[2] and a bike lane.^[3]

The original 1893 bridge was a 60adj=midNaNadj=mid concrete structure with three steel Pratt trusses mounted on four heavy oblong concrete abutments and piers. It was demolished in 1988, but its piers were used for the 62feet-wide 1991 span.

See also

• List of crossings of the Schuylkill River

Notes and References

1. Web site: Walnut Street Bridge. Thomsen. D. Bridgehunter.com. 2019-04-12.
2. Web site: Walnut St Bridge Enhancements. 2016-07-26. Schuylkill Banks. en. 2019-04-12.
3. Web site: City will replace delineator posts on Walnut Street Bridge bike lane. Saksa. Jim. 2017-04-04. PlanPhilly City will replace delineator posts on Walnut Street Bridge bike lane. en. 2019-04-12.