John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge

The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes (two lanes westbound, one lane eastbound) of John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 3 westbound, known as Pennsylvania Boulevard until 1963) across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks.[1] 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.

John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, looking west towards the 30th Street Station, with the Cira Centre on the right, 10 August 2010
Not to be confused with John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge.
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, with 30th Street Station and the Cira Centre, 10 August 2010
Coordinates39.95545°N 75.18000°W / 39.95545; -75.18000
Carries PA 3 westbound (John F. Kennedy Boulevard)
CrossesSchuylkill River, CSX Transportation tracks, Schuylkill River Trail[1]
LocalePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Official nameJohn F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge
Other name(s)JFK Boulevard Bridge, Pennsylvania Boulevard Bridge
OwnerPennsylvania Department of Transportation
Maintained byPennDOT
ID number670095015000000
Characteristics
Designgirder and floorbeam system
MaterialSteel
Total length487.9 feet
Width47.9 feet
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
Constructed byPennDOT
Construction end1959
Opened1959, reconstructed 2009
Statistics
Daily traffic2,629 as of 2009
Location

See also

References
  1. "JFK Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania". Historic Bridges of the United States. James Baughn. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2010-08-18. Girder bridge over Schuylkill River;CSX, on JFK Boulevard
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