Dock Bridge, Newark

Name: Dock Bridge
Address: Newark, United States

#72 among attractions in Newark

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Dock Bridge is a pair of vertical lift bridges crossing the Passaic River at Newark, Essex County and Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, used exclusively for railroad traffic. It is the seventh crossing from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.0 miles upstream from it. Also known as the Amtrak Dock Vertical Lift, it carries Amtrak, NJ Transit, and PATH trains. It is listed on the state and federal registers of historic places. ()

Built: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'9"N, 74°9'43"W

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North IronboundNewark United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Red Bull Arena, Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Aljira.

0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Red Bull Arena, Newark
16 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.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
13 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...
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
11 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
14 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
11 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
0.6 miSE
Park, Baseball field
Riverbank Park, Newark
15 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.
~1360 ftNW
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
7 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Jackson Street Bridge, Newark
11 min walk • 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.
~680 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
4 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
13 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.
~1670 ftNW
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
9 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 Dock Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Penn Plaza East, Newark (3 min walk), Second Reformed Dutch Church, Newark (7 min walk), St. John's Church, Newark (7 min walk), First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark (9 min walk).

How to get to Dock Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dock Bridge:

Light rail

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nlr (3 min walk)
NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (9 min walk)

Bus

Newark Penn Station • Lines: 62 (3 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (3 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (4 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (11 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (4 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (25 min walk)