John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#216 among attractions in Philadelphia

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John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia

Facts and practical information

The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes of John F. Kennedy Boulevard across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks. The overpass continues east, passing over 23rd, 22nd, and 21st streets to terminate at 20th Street. The bridge runs parallel to the SEPTA Regional Rail's Main Line tracks. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'20"N, 75°10'47"W

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Center City (Logan Square)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Mütter Museum, Cira Centre, Market Street Bridge.

0.4 miSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
11 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...
~1220 ftSE
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Mütter Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is an extraordinary institution dedicated to medical history. This unique museum, part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, is renowned for its vast collection of anatomical specimens, models,...
~1110 ftNW
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Cira Centre is a 29-story, 437-foot office high-rise in the University City section of Philadelphia, directly connected to Amtrak's 30th Street Station. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust and designed by César Pelli, it was built in 2004-05 on a platform over rail tracks.
~430 ftSW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1390 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities.
~400 ftS
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
2 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
~1870 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Clement's Church, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Saint Clement's Church is a historic Anglo-Catholic parish in Logan Square, Center City, Philadelphia. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. The church, designed by architect John Notman, was built in 1856.
~1650 ftN
Bridge
Vine Street Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Vine Street Expressway Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 1989 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries Interstate 676 over the Schuylkill River, CSX Transportation tracks, and a North 24th Street ramp, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~980 ftSW
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
5 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.
~1040 ftE
Museum
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Science Leadership Academy is a magnet public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which opened in September 2006. SLA is a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia.
~1230 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Cherry Street Tavern is a bar and restaurant at 22nd and Cherry Streets in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is notable as a local landmark that has operated in the same location since the early 1900s. The bar was bought by local football legend John "Tex" Flannery in 1972.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Cira Centre South, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge:

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (3 min walk)
Suburban Station (17 min walk)

Tram

22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (6 min walk)

Bus

Bolt Bus (6 min walk)
Megabus (6 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (6 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (16 min walk)