Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia

Name: Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#298 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge is a wrought iron, two-track, deck truss swing bridge across the Schuylkill River between the University City and Grays Ferry neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885–86 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, its swing span has been fixed shut, and the electrical catenary de-energized. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'34"N, 75°11'28"W

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Center City (Graduate Hospital)Philadelphia United States

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Day trips

Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, The Woodlands.

0.7 miN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
18 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...
0.4 miN
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
12 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
The Woodlands, Philadelphia
18 min walk • The Woodlands is a National Historic Landmark District on the west bank of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. It includes a Federal-style mansion, a matching carriage house and stable, and a garden landscape that in 1840 was transformed into a Victorian rural cemetery with an arboretum of over 1,000 trees.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
15 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
0.6 miNE
Park
Schuylkill River Park Community Garden, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Schuylkill River Park Community Garden is a unique approximately 70 plot community garden located at 25th and Manning Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miN
Library
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Philadelphia
16 min walk • The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant—part fortress and part cathedral—was designed by the acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.
0.6 miN
Park, Universities and schools
College Green, Philadelphia
17 min walk • College Hall is the oldest building on the West Philadelphia campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to its construction, the university was located on Ninth Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
0.8 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Annenberg Center, Philadelphia
21 min walk • The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre, dance and world music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It helped to popularize the works of composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass; the Center has also hosted shows by performers ranging from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
0.7 miN
Library
Van Pelt Library, Philadelphia
18 min walk • The Charles Patterson Van Pelt Library is the primary library at the University of Pennsylvania. The building was designed by architects Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson, and built in 1962. It has a gross area of 201,215 square feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Devil's Pocket, Philadelphia (7 min walk), Grays Road Recreation Center, Philadelphia (9 min walk), University Avenue Bridge, Philadelphia (9 min walk), South Street Bridge, Philadelphia (10 min walk).

How to get to Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schuylkill Arsenal Railroad Bridge:

Train

Penn Medicine (9 min walk)
Philadelphia 30th Street Station (26 min walk)

Tram

37th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (17 min walk)
36th Street • Lines: 11, 13, 34, 36 (20 min walk)

Bus

Walnut St & 23rd St • Lines: 12, 9 (23 min walk)
Megabus (26 min walk)

Metro

34th Street • Lines: Mfl (23 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: Mfl (24 min walk)