Benjamin Franklin Bridge

For breathtaking views of the city and Delaware River, walk or cycle across this 1.8-mile, 800,000-ton suspension bridge, the longest of its type when it was completed in 1926. Designed by Paul Cret, the bridge connects Philadelphia with Camden, New Jersey, and carries both cars and trains. It is most striking when illuminated at night.

The southern walk and cycleway reopened in 2019 following an $8 million upgrade. To make the bridge more accessible, the Delaware River Port Authority has replaced the stairway at the eastern entrance with ramps.

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