1903 Stone Arch Bridge and 1806+1928,1997 Truss Bridges over Delaware River at Trenton, NJ

Amtrak/Pennsy Stone Arch Bridge: (Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023; Historic Bridges; Satellite)

Lower Trenton Bridge: (Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023; Historic Bridges; Satellite)

The Lower Trenton Bridge carries Bridge Street, which was part of the historic Lincoln Highway.

Street View, Nov 2022

Street View, Nov 2018

Street View, Jul 2023

The sign reads: "TRENTON MAKES     THE WORLD TAKES."

Street View, Jul 2018

It is nice to see a truss bridge that is well maintained. HistoricBridges explains: "This bridge is owned by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC). The DRJTBC has a unique commitment to maintaining the many historic bridges under its ownership, and working with the communities the bridges serve, and sets an example for the rest of the country to follow. The front page of their website often features a photo of a historic bridge, and their slogan is Preserving Our Past, Enhancing Our Future."

Street View, Nov 2022

River Rail Photo posted
EMDs On The Delaware. NJ TRANSIT is shifting its preparations into high gear for the upcoming 40th Anniversary events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, NJTR GP40PH-2 4108 brought Juniata Terminal Company's famed former Pennsylvania Railroad E8 5711, the "120", and the Warrior Ridge/1157 to the Meadows Maintenance Complex, seen crossing the 1903 stone arch bridge over the Delaware River from Morrisville, Pennsylvania to Trenton, New Jersey with the famous sign in the background. While the cars will be part of Saturday's excursion, the E8 will only be displayed on Sunday.
Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2p5KvTT

Steven J. Brown posted
Amtrak AEM7 949 (built 1988) crosses the Delaware River in Trenton, New Jersey - March 3, 2003.
Steven J. Brown posted

Amtrak Acela Regional with AEM7 949 (built 1988, scrapped 2018) crosses the Delaware River at Morrisville, Pennsylvania - March 3, 2003. (Trenton NJ)

Steven J. Brown shared
Steven J. Brown shared

David P. Reaves III: Must be low tide? Or is the Delaware tidal here?

Richard Jahn: David P. Reaves III - not tidal here. Low water flow

Bill Mennel posted
MP54 on Delaware River Bridge at Trenton NJ

 

John Brady posted
Railroad bridge across the Delaware River at Trenton.

Christopher R Hernandez posted five photos with the comment: "Morrisville-Trenton Railroad Bridge, Delaware River NJ-PA 11/1/25.  Built in 1903."

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Bridges Now and Then posted
The Lower Trenton Bridge, crossing the Delaware River between Trenton, New Jersey, and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. (Trenton Daily)

Paul Osciak posted two photos with the comment: "The 'Trenton Makes' Bridge with a very high Delaware River after heavy rain in Trenton NJ."

Art Suckewer: The center of the abutments and piers are original to the first bridge crossing the Delaware made by Burr; their construction dating to 1804-06. If you look when the water is lower, you can see the various expansions, including when the PRR trains (precursor to the Northeast Corridor) crossed it alongside the roadway.

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Some of the substructure dates back to 1806. [HistoricBridges]

Historic Bridges Article

Christopher R Hernandez posted six photos with the comment:

Lower Trenton "Trenton Makes" Bridge, Delaware River, Trenton, NJ-Morrisville, PA.  Current Bridge opened 1928.  Photos 11/1/25

Art Suckewer: While the ironwork is interesting, look underneath! The stonework tells the story of the bridge, going all the way back to the beginning. It's been expanded upon but some of the pier and abutment structure that you will see goes all the way back to the start of construction of the first bridge - 1804!

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