Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: Schuylkill Expressway Bridge
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#244 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia. ()

Opened: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'52"N, 75°11'12"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Schuylkill Expressway Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, United States Post Office-Main Branch, Irvine Auditorium.

~1550 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
~1400 ftW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.5 miNE
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
12 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
~1370 ftE
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1660 ftNE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.
0.5 miNE
Street
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Chestnut Street is a major historic street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally named Wynne Street because Thomas Wynne's home was there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge is a wrought iron, two-track, deck truss swing bridge across the Schuylkill River between the University City and Grays Ferry neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miNW
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
0.5 miNW
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
13 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Harrisburg Subdivision, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Harrisburg Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The line is located in the city of Philadelphia, connecting Greenwich Yard and the Philadelphia Subdivision with the Trenton Subdivision along a former Pennsylvania Railroad line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schuylkill Expressway Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Weave Bridge, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Schuylkill River Park, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Penn Museum, Philadelphia (7 min walk).

How to get to Schuylkill Expressway Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schuylkill Expressway Bridge:

Train

Penn Medicine (5 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (16 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (13 min walk)
Megabus (15 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (13 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (16 min walk)

Tram

30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)
33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (14 min walk)