Sullivan's Bridge

Sullivan's Bridge is a trail bridge that connects the Schuylkill River Trail to Valley Forge National Park.[1] The bridge was completed as part of the U.S. Route 422 (US 422) improvement project at a cost of $10 million. Construction began in 2014 and completed in 2017.[2] The structure replaces an old wooden structure that previously required bicycles to dismount while crossing. The bridge is named in honor of General John Sullivan who was charged by George Washington to build a bridge over the Schuylkill River around the time of the 1777-78 winter encampment.[3] The old Valley Forge Park station can be seen from this bridge.

Sullivan's Bridge / Old Betzwood Bridge
Sullivan's Bridge
Coordinates40°06′27″N 75°25′14″W
CarriesSullivan’s Trail
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocaleBetzwood and Port Kennedy, Pennsylvania
Characteristics
MaterialConcrete
History
Opened2017
Location

References
  1. Romero, Melissa (August 22, 2016). "Sullivan's Bridge officially connects Schuylkill River Trail to Valley Forge National Park". Curbed Philly.
  2. "Sullivan's Bridge at VFNHP". 422improvements.
  3. "Sullivan's Bridge Over Schuylkill River Officially Open in Valley Forge". Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA Patch. August 19, 2016.

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