Tacony-Palmyra Bridge — Attraction in Philadelphia

What can be said about a bridge that hasn't fallen down? It's currently undergoing maintenance, which is a good thing. It means it's life is extended and those who traverse said bridge should go a while longer without plunging into the water. Sure I've got a fear of heights. Everyone is afraid if something. That's why I drive over this bridge rather than walk it. That, and driving is quicker. That, and I'm not sure when the sidewalk is open. They must have a schedule somewhere. Unless they do, in fact, put up the Sidewalk Closed sign whenever it suits their fancy. It is a neat bridge to watch move. When the boats have alerted the bridge operators of their approach, and when then the bridge operators send out the text to alert the commuters that there will be a bridge opening and such and such a time, if nearby and free, I like to make my way over to the nearby park to stand and watch the center of the bridge dislodge and rise up to make way for the ships passing underneath. I wonder how much weight the bridge supports when it rises up to make way for the ships passing underneath. I would love just once to be on the center part of the bridge and a rise up with its platform when the ships pass underneath. Sure I'm terrified of heights, but I think that would be an exhilarating...

The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge is a vital connector between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Palmyra, New Jersey, spanning the Delaware River with its distinctive steel tied-arch and double-leaf bascule design. Opened on August 14, 1929, the bridge was designed by the renowned engineer Ralph Modjeski, who also worked on the Manhattan and Benjamin Franklin bridges. The bridge’s total length is 3,659 feet, with a main span of 558 feet, and it carries three lanes of vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and bicycles. It operates as a lower-cost alternative to the Betsy Ross Bridge, with a toll for northbound traffic. Notably, the bridge was modified in 1997 to have three wider lanes, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge is not only an essential transportation link but also a historic and engineering landmark...

Nice bridge to use when traveling to and from Philadelphia and the toll is currently $4 ($3 for ez-pass) which is a dollar less than the other bridges around but there are some drawbacks to this drawbridge. Yea, it's a drawbridge that often raises when you are already late for something. Out of 50 crossings I get stuck about 8 to 10 times but time of day is a factor. It's more common for ships to ask the bridge to raise between 7am and 3 pm . Next unfortunate fact is that it's only a 2 lane bridge, one in each direction. Often gets congested because of this. Personally I try to avoid this bridge especially if my travels are time sensitive. If you don't have a particular time that you are required to be there, then I recommend this bridge because the bridge itself is a testament to engineering and a good...