What was the original name of the Ben Franklin Bridge?
What was the original name of the Ben Franklin Bridge? The bridge was first called the Delaware River Bridge from its official opening in 1926 through 1955, then was renamed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. It became a necessary connector between Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ over the Delaware River.
Will the Golden Gate Bridge ever need to be replaced?
The Golden Gate Bridge is closely monitored to make sure it does not exceed its stress limits due to traffic, wind and seismic loads. We can look forward to at least another 80 years of this engineering masterpiece. (Top image: Courtesy Getty Images.)
Why is the Ben Franklin Bridge famous?
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is located over the Delaware River, and connects Philadelphia, PA to Camden, NJ. The structure is a suspension bridge that was built in the 1920s and was the longest of its kind when it was first built, holding the title of longest suspension bridge in the world from 1926-1929.
What is the oldest suspension bridge still standing?
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States - the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge as it is now known.