Jackson Street Bridge, Newark

Name: Jackson Street Bridge
Address: Newark, United States

#26 among attractions in Newark

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The Jackson Street Bridge is a bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. The swing bridge is the 6th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 4.6 miles upstream from it. Opened in 1903 and substantially rehabilitated in 1991 it is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was re-lamped in 2012. ()

Opened: 1903 (121 years ago)Length: 467 ftWidth: 40 ftCoordinates: 40°43'57"N, 74°9'19"W

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North IronboundNewark United States

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Jackson Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Bull Arena, Prudential Center, Newark Riverfront Park, New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Red Bull Arena, Newark
10 min walk • Red Bull Arena is a soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey that is home to the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
22 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~1850 ftE
Park
Newark Riverfront Park, Newark
9 min walk • Newark Riverfront Park is a park and promenade being developed in phases along the Passaic River in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The park, expected to be 3 miles long and encompass 30.5 acres, is being created from brownfield sites along the river, which itself is a Superfund site due to decades of pollution.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
22 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
21 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
~1720 ftS
Church, Neighbourhood
St. Stephan's Church, Newark
9 min walk • St. Stephan's Church is a historic church on Ferry Street and Wilson Avenue in the Ironbound section of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1874 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
~850 ftE
Park, Baseball field
Riverbank Park, Newark
5 min walk • Riverbank Park is a park in the Ironbound section of Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The park was opened in 1910 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1998.
0.7 miNW
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
18 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
0.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
14 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
0.9 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
23 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
19 min walk • First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark is a marble monument with bas-relief and inscription by sculptor Gutzon Borglum near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was dedicated in 1916.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jackson Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Riverbank Park, Newark (5 min walk), St. Stephan's Church, Newark (9 min walk), Newark Riverfront Park, Newark (9 min walk), Penn Plaza East, Newark (10 min walk).

How to get to Jackson Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jackson Street Bridge:

Bus

Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (12 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (12 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (12 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (12 min walk)

Light rail

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nlr (13 min walk)
NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (19 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (13 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (35 min walk)