General Information
| Named after: | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s): | Chester-Bridgeport Bridge; Commodore John Barry Bridge |
| Beginning of works: | 1969 |
| Completion: | 1 February 1974 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Cantilever truss bridge Through truss bridge Non-parallel chord truss bridge |
|---|---|
| Function / usage: |
Motorway bridge / freeway bridge |
| Material: |
Steel bridge Structurae Plus/Pro - Subscribe Now! |
| Support conditions: |
for registered users |
| Deck levels: |
Structurae Plus/Pro - Subscribe Now! |
Location
| Location: |
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA Bridgeport, Gloucester County, New Jersey, USA |
|---|---|
| Crosses: |
|
| Coordinates: | 39° 49' 40.7" N 75° 22' 15.39" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| main span | 501.1 m | |
| total length | 4 240.4 m | |
| number of lanes | 5 | |
| main bridge | ||
|---|---|---|
| length | 1 002.2 m | |
| span lengths of main bridge | 250.5 m - 501.1 m - 250.5 m | |
Cost
| cost of construction | United States dollar 115 000 000 |
Materials
| piers |
reinforced concrete
|
|---|---|
| truss |
steel
|
Participants
Relevant Web Sites
- About this
data sheet - Structure-ID
20000560 - Published on:
21/11/1999 - Last updated on:
20/04/2026
Structurae cooperates with
