Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Across the Delaware River

by Linda Stern

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Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Across the Delaware River

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Linda Stern

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Photograph - Photograph

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This is a view of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge from the Palmyra Nature Cove. • Construction began in February 1928
• Bridge opened to traffic August 14, 1929
• Comprised of several different types of structures:
– A through-tied arch at the middle of the river
– A double-leaf bascule span
– Three-span continuous half through-truss spans
– Deck girder approach viaduct spans

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September 27th, 2021

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