Philadelphia - Betsy Ross Bridge

Construction began for the Betsy Ross Bridge in June 1969. It opened to traffic in April 1976. The bridge crosses the Delaware River and links Pennsauken, N.J. with Philadelphia.

Data:

Width (out to out): 105 feet-4 inches. Travel width (curb to curb): 90 feet. Number of lanes: 8. The bridge does not have railroad/transit tracks. Length (abutment to abutment): 8,485 feet. Maximum length of main span: 729 feet. Navigable channel width: 400 feet. Navigable channel depth: 40 feet. Navigable channel vertical clearance above mean high water: 135 feet. Highest point of structure above water: 215 feet.