Chestnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: Chestnut Street Bridge
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#473 among attractions in Philadelphia

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The Chestnut Street Bridge is a bridge across the Schuylkill River that carries Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, USA. The original 1861 bridge was "a bridge whose scale and use of cast iron made it singular in the United States and throughout the world". The 1957 bridge, now one way, helps connect West Philadelphia with the rest of the city. ()

Opened: 1957 (67 years ago)Length: 371 ftWidth: 44 ftCoordinates: 39°57'11"N, 75°10'52"W

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West Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia United States

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

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

~1420 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
7 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...
~1290 ftE
Medical history and pathology on display
Mütter Museum, Philadelphia
7 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,...
~1750 ftN
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
9 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.
~530 ftN
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.
~1320 ftE
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.
~580 ftNE
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
3 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.
~510 ftNW
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
3 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.
~1710 ftNE
Museum
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia
9 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.
~950 ftN
Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia
5 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cherry Street Tavern, Philadelphia
10 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.
~1890 ftE
39°57'6"N • 75°10'29"W
Helium Comedy Club, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Nightlife, Comedy club

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chestnut Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Chestnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (2 min walk), United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Chestnut Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chestnut Street Bridge:

Tram

30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)
22nd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (7 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (6 min walk)
Bolt Bus (7 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (6 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (15 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (6 min walk)
Penn Medicine (16 min walk)