Bridge Street Bridge, Newark

Name: Bridge Street Bridge
Address: Newark, United States

#16 among attractions in Newark

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Facts and practical information

Bridge Street Bridge is a swing bridge over the Passaic River connecting Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. It is the 10th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.7 miles upstream from it. Carrying vehicular traffic, the roadway is designated County Route 508. ()

Opened: 1913 (111 years ago)Length: 371 ftWidth: 40 ftCoordinates: 40°44'43"N, 74°9'57"W

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Newark Central Business DistrictNewark United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Newark Museum of Art, Aljira.

0.9 miS
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...
~1880 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
10 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.
~1820 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
9 min walk • The Newark Museum of Art, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, is the state's largest museum. It holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.
~1860 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
9 min walk • Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts.
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
12 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
11 min walk • St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, located in Newark, New Jersey within the Archdiocese of Newark.
~1400 ftW
Bookshop, Library
Newark Public Library, Newark
7 min walk • The Newark Public Library is a public library system in Newark, New Jersey. The library offers numerous programs and events to its diverse population. With eight different locations, the Newark Public Library serves as a Statewide Reference Center.
0.7 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
18 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.
~1980 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
10 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.
~1020 ftN
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William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark
5 min walk • The William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge in New Jersey that crosses the Passaic River, connecting Newark and East Newark as part of Interstate 280. The bridge is named in honor of William A.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
11 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 Bridge Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Newark Drawbridge, Newark (4 min walk), North Reformed Church, Newark (5 min walk), William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark (5 min walk), Indian and the Puritan, Newark (7 min walk).

How to get to Bridge Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bridge Street Bridge:

Light rail

Atlantic Street • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)
Riverfront Stadium • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)

Train

Newark Broad Street (10 min walk)
Newark Penn Station (19 min walk)

Metro

Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (17 min walk)
Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (19 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Bus Terminal (19 min walk)
Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (19 min walk)