Not only is New Jersey a peninsula, we have dozens of rivers throughout our state. Being surrounded by so much water also means being surrounded by some spectacular bridges. From massive archways to mellow footbridges, New Jersey has got it all. Here are some spectacular bridges just begging to be crossed.
1, Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Palmyra
Flickr/Peter Miller This bridge spans the Delaware from Palmyra, NJ to Philadelphia. Built in 1929, the 3659 foot bridge features a pedestrian walkway with spectacular views.
- Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge, Frenchtown
Flickr/Jazz Guy This toll-free bridge will get you to Pennsylvania but very slowly. The speed limit is 15 miles per hour.
- Bayonne Bridge, Bayonne
Flickr/Patrick Damiano Connecting New Jersey to Staten Island, the Bayonne Bridge is the 5th longest steel arch bridge in the world.
- Washington Crossing Bridge, Hopewell
Flickr/Peter Miller Cross the Delaware River as Washington did centuries ago, you’ll likely have a much easier time.
- Yellow Bridge, Piscataway
Flickr/Nick Perrone This pretty pedestrian bridge wants nothing more than to be strolled across.
- Great Falls Bridge, Paterson
Flickr/Wasabi Bob Cross this pedestrian bridge over the Passaic River for spectacular views of the magnificent falls.
- George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee
Flickr/Steveen Manon Connecting New Jersey to Manhattan and the rest of the Northeast, the GWB is the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world.
- Appalachian Trail Bridge, Vernon
Flickr/Henry Solich The Appalachian Trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Should you decide to hike it, you’ll come across this beautiful bridge near Vernon.
- New Bridge Road Bridge, Salem
Flickr/Louis Dallara This captivating bridge is barricaded and I really want to know why. Salem residents - any ideas?
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden
Flickr/Khush Cross this bridge by foot, car or rail. This Jersey to Philly bridge has a unique “zipper barrier” feature which allows lane divisions to be mechanically adjusted.
Sometimes it’s not just about where you are going but how you get there. These bridges are a great way to go with their unique architecture and spectacular views. Are there any other beautiful New Jersey bridges that you would add to this list? Share your photos in the comments below!
Flickr/Peter Miller
This bridge spans the Delaware from Palmyra, NJ to Philadelphia. Built in 1929, the 3659 foot bridge features a pedestrian walkway with spectacular views.
Flickr/Jazz Guy
This toll-free bridge will get you to Pennsylvania but very slowly. The speed limit is 15 miles per hour.
Flickr/Patrick Damiano
Connecting New Jersey to Staten Island, the Bayonne Bridge is the 5th longest steel arch bridge in the world.
Cross the Delaware River as Washington did centuries ago, you’ll likely have a much easier time.
Flickr/Nick Perrone
This pretty pedestrian bridge wants nothing more than to be strolled across.
Flickr/Wasabi Bob
Cross this pedestrian bridge over the Passaic River for spectacular views of the magnificent falls.
Flickr/Steveen Manon
Connecting New Jersey to Manhattan and the rest of the Northeast, the GWB is the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world.
Flickr/Henry Solich
The Appalachian Trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Should you decide to hike it, you’ll come across this beautiful bridge near Vernon.
Flickr/Louis Dallara
This captivating bridge is barricaded and I really want to know why. Salem residents - any ideas?
Flickr/Khush
Cross this bridge by foot, car or rail. This Jersey to Philly bridge has a unique “zipper barrier” feature which allows lane divisions to be mechanically adjusted.
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