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CSX - Schuylkill Arsenal Bridge (1905)
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Phila Arsenal Bridge01
Looking northeast from the west bank.
Photo taken by D. Thomsen
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BH Photo #169959
Description
Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, built about 1905 by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a formerly electrified, two track, deck truss, (fixed shut) swing bridge across the Schuylkill River in the University City neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Now owned by CSX Transportation. Also crosses the Schuylkill Expressway I-76) near western end, and CSX tracks on ground level on eastern end.
Update Log
- August 1, 2019: New Street View added by Dana and Kay Klein
- August 24, 2013: New photo from Douglas Butler
- August 10, 2010: Updated by D. Thomsen: Added categories, fuller description
- July 19, 2010: Updated by D. Thomsen: Typo.
This is a riveted Warren Deck truss.