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The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is a stunning engineering and artistic wonder that connects Center City, Philadelphia, PA with Camden, NJ. This glorious suspension bridge connects these cities through 3 modes of transportation: vehicular lanes for the cars, the PATCO transit line for the train, and a pedestrian walkway for the walkers, runners and bikers. I'm clearly a walker! This bridge is 1.5 miles long and for someone who is afraid of heights, a bit terrifying to walk across, but at the same time it was so cool and beautiful, a part of me did it for the selfie and the other part of my did it cause I was with my coworker and I didn't want to look lame. We walked over on the pedestrian walk way and took the PATCO transit line back. Take a window seat for a good view of the water. The walk over had some creaking sounds that terrified me, but I was with an engineer and she explained to me that the creaking sounds are good. She had a smart explanation about it about the pressure being released and things. She's a smarty so I took her word for it. Nevertheless she was kind enough to take the outside edges so I can walk in the middle with less paralyzing fear. Not to throw shade at New Jersey, but the Philly side of the bridge is better maintained and as you get to the New Jersey side it looks discolored and really in need of a paint touch up. Fun facts, for special occasions the bridge will light up at night with decorative lighting. Some of the colors and occasions in October 2023: red and green for National Hispanic Heritage Month, orange for Columbus day, cyan for OCD Awareness week, and of course Red for Go Phillies!! Check out their website if you want to see the upcoming schedule of their festivities. Love the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. So proud of myself for making the walk over. Bragging rights to be able to say I walked the bridge from Philly to NJ. Woo hoo!
To get in and out of Philly from NY/NJ, one must cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Easy peasy to get across both ways - must follow the signs. Traffic wasn't bad either way... on a nice clear day, you get a nice view of Philly as one drives across the bridge. On a rainy day, not so much. Toll is $5 going into Philly, no toll leaving. Pay attention to the speed limit on the bridge and safe travels.
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge carries Interstate 676 / US Highway 30 across the Delaware River and joins Philadelphia PA with Camden NJ. It has seven vehicle lanes, two pedestrian/bicycle lanes and two commuter railroad tracks. The seven lanes are separated by a mechanically movable barrier that is generally moved to allow that seventh lane to be inbound during morning rush hour and outbound for evening rush hour. What's pretty awesome is that there is a pedestrian walkway along the bridge which is elevated over the traffic lanes. It must be cool to be able to look down at the cars stuck in traffic as you're walking. The toll to cross the bridge - at the moment, it is $5.00 one way for passenger vehicles - is collected on the Camden side. I found the bridge easy to cross in my Sprinter van as there was not a crosswind this morning. However as soon as the roadway descends into Philadelphia streets, the traffic backs up. Be aware of that as you're zipping across the bridge! [Review 18276 overall - 574 in Pennsylvania - 1798 of 2022.]
I love this bridge! It reminds me of going to my grandparent's (God rest their souls) house in Kensington (before it went downhill). I came to Philly today to be fingerprinted for a new job. If we didn't have dinner plans in Jersey, we definitely would have walked all around the city!
We hit this bridge by accident. We ended up making a wrong turn that led us up to the bridge. Unfortunately on a rainy day you can't see much. The bridge connects Phila with Camden, NJ. It is not part of the Lincoln Hwy. Toll is collected westbound only to Phila. They still charge only $5.00 and you can use easy pass. The bridge crosses the Delaware river and has many lanes. I did like the structure from what I could see of it from the car. It appears to me well made. As others have noted it seems to be a bridge that serves multipurposes such as being able to cross by bikes, on foot, or by a train. Unfortunately with the heavy rains and fog I could not get a good look at everything. Perhaps another time.... I was glad however, it did get us back to where we needed to be.
Even tho it was hot as h e double hockey sticks!! With no shade whatsoever! I still managed to have an amazing time walking the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway. The Ben Franklin Bridge overlooks the Delaware river. It's the bridge that connects Philly to Jersey and it's about 1.5 miles to and from. You enter the bridge on 5th and Race. Parking is kind of tricky however with effort and patience you can snag a spot under the bridge free for three hours. The bridge in itself is wide enough for bikes and groups. It's also a great outdoor activity for family! Overall I look forward to walking the bridge on a routine basis!
I, to be Frank, lean to the left, heavily, and this bridge, to be Frank, leans both ways during wind storms and what not. And it will Ben, but it won't break. Of course I've now crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge more times than I can remember, as anyone who lives in or regularly visits Philly probably has, and it always kind of annoys me. It's absolutely spectacular, and as you're coming down with the amazing view of Philadelphia on the way down, it's just spectacularly laid out and impressive. What a city - huge and underrated. It's a long and high bridge and goes over the Delaware River, and is especially lovely being viewed from beneath on the Philadelphia side, where I used to park and sleep sometimes, even though you're not really allowed to do that, nor is it safe. It's amazing. Despite it being a little pricey, I still give it five stars for the amazing views.
I really like this bridge I like bridges in general to be honest I just think they're kind of meat special and they go over body of water like this one does. This is the famous Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia it's colorful it's lit up nice at night and it takes you over to New Jersey from Philadelphia and it's a nice bridge it's cool
Beautiful bridge~ if you are up for a nice walk, a mile and half distance (less than an hour walk). This bridge is connecting between Philadelphia & New Jersey. If you are taking hop-on hop-off bus tour, you definitely will pass by this bridge. If you are on any of the observation deck, definitely look for this bridge.
Gorgeous bridge. It is basically the Brooklyn Bridge of Philadelphia. It is also one of the few bridges on the East Coast that are pedestrian friendly. The bridge is about a mile and a half long, extending from Market Street in Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey. It carries interstate 676 as well as PATCO, the rapid rail line between South Jersey and Philadelphia. Earlier in the day, when I was at Sweettooth, a fellow employee was impressed that I had walked all the way from Penn's Landing to the part of town Sweettooth is in. She challenged me to walk the length of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The conversation went something like this: Employee: "You know you can walk across that bridge?" Me: "Really?" Employee: "Yeah. You can get on by 5th Street. There's a tunnel underneath that takes you to the walkway. It's about 3 miles there and back." Me: "Great! I can do that." With that, I accepted the challenge. And yes, if you look at my photos, you can clearly see that I did it without cheating. From a pedestrian standpoint, the views are incredible. Walking back into Philadelphia you get some of the best views of the Philadelphia skyline. Unfortunately only one side is open to the traffic for pedestrians, and only until 8 am. There is also something special about crossing the Delaware River as trains rumble underfoot. What an unforgettable experience.
Driving around Philadelphia we missed our turn and ended up driving over the historical Benjamin Franklin Bridge... even tho it was raining it was beautiful. Once we crossed the bridge we did a quick turn around and back over the bridge we went... amazing view of the Philly skyline! Driving back into the city we did have to pay a $5 toll.... part of the adventure!
Ben Franklin bridge connects Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From New Jersey to Philadelphia, need to pay $5.
What a fun experience! The sidewalk is spacious and there are gorgeous views of the city and water. I enjoyed my time on the bridge and noticed there were people of all ages utilizing the bridge. I deducted a star because getting to the bridge itself took me about 30 minutes. Once I finally made it to one of the gates it was locked but luckily I decided to check the other side and it was open. Also the side that is open gives an okay view of the city at the very beginning but the rest of the walk it's difficult to see since the bridge is there. This was the first bridge I have ever walked across and I don't believe it'll be my last!
2 months ago
The bridge celebrated 100 years by closing down to traffic so people could walk across. My grandmother walked across when it opened so I wanted to do it! The Philly side was crowded. No food vendors, water, or activities. The entrance was tight. No water, no tents for shade and no activities on the bridge. The Camden side had activities crammed into a small area. The food vendor lines were really long No water refills. The bridge closed early because they couldn't keep up with the medical emergencies. We were stuck on the Camden side. PATCO extremely crowded to get back I'm glad I did the walk. It really could've been organized much better read more
Want to walk the Ben Franklin Bridge? Here is what you need to know. CAMDEN: The Ben Franklin Bridge just turned 100 years old and the celebration was massive. Live music, vendors, performances, food trucks, and the wildest part of all: the entire bridge was shut down to cars so people could walk across the span. It was incredible to be part of the energy, but the crowd was so huge that crossing wasn't really possible. The good news? You can walk the bridge anytime using one of the two pedestrian walkways on the north and south sides. They are open to walkers, runners, and cyclists who want to take on the 1.5‑mile stretch over the Delaware River. We heard from an attendee that it can get pretty loud with traffic rushing by, so use your best judgment if you are bringing your leashed pup. But if you time it right, the views and the experience are absolutely worth it. Also, the Camden waterfront is seriously underrated -- a gorgeous stretch of walking paths and parks with views of the Delaware River, the Ben Franklin Bridge, and the Philadelphia skyline all in one place. We also discovered that the Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront is dog friendly (any size dog welcome!), which makes the area even better for exploring with your pup. The Rutgers University Camden campus sits right in the middle of it all, adding beautiful architecture and green spaces to the waterfront vibe. Brie had the best time sniffing around, exploring new paths, and taking in the views, making this a peaceful and surprisingly scenic spot to wander. read more
Very nice to cross over the Ben Franklin bridge . Felt great! So beautiful and so mighty. Thanks to all the hardworking people past , present and future who care for us , designing, building and maintaining the bridge for the benefit of us all . read more
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is a stunning engineering and artistic wonder that connects Center City, Philadelphia, PA with Camden, NJ. This glorious suspension bridge connects these cities through 3 modes of transportation: vehicular lanes for the cars, the PATCO transit line for the train, and a pedestrian walkway for the walkers, runners and bikers. I'm clearly a walker! This bridge is 1.5 miles long and for someone who is afraid of heights, a bit terrifying to walk across, but at the same time it was so cool and beautiful, a part of me did it for the selfie and the other part of my did it cause I was with my coworker and I didn't want to look lame. We walked over on the pedestrian walk way and took the PATCO transit line back. Take a window seat for a good view of the water. The walk over had some creaking sounds that terrified me, but I was with an engineer and she explained to me that the creaking sounds are good. She had a smart explanation about it about the pressure being released and things. She's a smarty so I took her word for it. Nevertheless she was kind enough to take the outside edges so I can walk in the middle with less paralyzing fear. Not to throw shade at New Jersey, but the Philly side of the bridge is better maintained and as you get to the New Jersey side it looks discolored and really in need of a paint touch up. Fun facts, for special occasions the bridge will light up at night with decorative lighting. Some of the colors and occasions in October 2023: red and green for National Hispanic Heritage Month, orange for Columbus day, cyan for OCD Awareness week, and of course Red for Go Phillies!! Check out their website if you want to see the upcoming schedule of their festivities. Love the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. So proud of myself for making the walk over. Bragging rights to be able to say I walked the bridge from Philly to NJ. Woo hoo! read more
To get in and out of Philly from NY/NJ, one must cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Easy peasy to get across both ways - must follow the signs. Traffic wasn't bad either way... on a nice clear day, you get a nice view of Philly as one drives across the bridge. On a rainy day, not so much. Toll is $5 going into Philly, no toll leaving. Pay attention to the speed limit on the bridge and safe travels. read more
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge carries Interstate 676 / US Highway 30 across the Delaware River and joins Philadelphia PA with Camden NJ. It has seven vehicle lanes, two pedestrian/bicycle lanes and two commuter railroad tracks. The seven lanes are separated by a mechanically movable barrier that is generally moved to allow that seventh lane to be inbound during morning rush hour and outbound for evening rush hour. What's pretty awesome is that there is a pedestrian walkway along the bridge which is elevated over the traffic lanes. It must be cool to be able to look down at the cars stuck in traffic as you're walking. The toll to cross the bridge - at the moment, it is $5.00 one way for passenger vehicles - is collected on the Camden side. I found the bridge easy to cross in my Sprinter van as there was not a crosswind this morning. However as soon as the roadway descends into Philadelphia streets, the traffic backs up. Be aware of that as you're zipping across the bridge! [Review 18276 overall - 574 in Pennsylvania - 1798 of 2022.] read more
I love this bridge! It reminds me of going to my grandparent's (God rest their souls) house in Kensington (before it went downhill). I came to Philly today to be fingerprinted for a new job. If we didn't have dinner plans in Jersey, we definitely would have walked all around the city! read more
We hit this bridge by accident. We ended up making a wrong turn that led us up to the bridge. Unfortunately on a rainy day you can't see much. The bridge connects Phila with Camden, NJ. It is not part of the Lincoln Hwy. Toll is collected westbound only to Phila. They still charge only $5.00 and you can use easy pass. The bridge crosses the Delaware river and has many lanes. I did like the structure from what I could see of it from the car. It appears to me well made. As others have noted it seems to be a bridge that serves multipurposes such as being able to cross by bikes, on foot, or by a train. Unfortunately with the heavy rains and fog I could not get a good look at everything. Perhaps another time.... I was glad however, it did get us back to where we needed to be. read more
Even tho it was hot as h e double hockey sticks!! With no shade whatsoever! I still managed to have an amazing time walking the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway. The Ben Franklin Bridge overlooks the Delaware river. It's the bridge that connects Philly to Jersey and it's about 1.5 miles to and from. You enter the bridge on 5th and Race. Parking is kind of tricky however with effort and patience you can snag a spot under the bridge free for three hours. The bridge in itself is wide enough for bikes and groups. It's also a great outdoor activity for family! Overall I look forward to walking the bridge on a routine basis! read more
I, to be Frank, lean to the left, heavily, and this bridge, to be Frank, leans both ways during wind storms and what not. And it will Ben, but it won't break. Of course I've now crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge more times than I can remember, as anyone who lives in or regularly visits Philly probably has, and it always kind of annoys me. It's absolutely spectacular, and as you're coming down with the amazing view of Philadelphia on the way down, it's just spectacularly laid out and impressive. What a city - huge and underrated. It's a long and high bridge and goes over the Delaware River, and is especially lovely being viewed from beneath on the Philadelphia side, where I used to park and sleep sometimes, even though you're not really allowed to do that, nor is it safe. It's amazing. Despite it being a little pricey, I still give it five stars for the amazing views. read more
I really like this bridge I like bridges in general to be honest I just think they're kind of meat special and they go over body of water like this one does. This is the famous Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia it's colorful it's lit up nice at night and it takes you over to New Jersey from Philadelphia and it's a nice bridge it's cool read more
7 years ago
Beautiful bridge~ if you are up for a nice walk, a mile and half distance (less than an hour walk). This bridge is connecting between Philadelphia & New Jersey. If you are taking hop-on hop-off bus tour, you definitely will pass by this bridge. If you are on any of the observation deck, definitely look for this bridge. read more
8 years ago
Gorgeous bridge. It is basically the Brooklyn Bridge of Philadelphia. It is also one of the few bridges on the East Coast that are pedestrian friendly. The bridge is about a mile and a half long, extending from Market Street in Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey. It carries interstate 676 as well as PATCO, the rapid rail line between South Jersey and Philadelphia. Earlier in the day, when I was at Sweettooth, a fellow employee was impressed that I had walked all the way from Penn's Landing to the part of town Sweettooth is in. She challenged me to walk the length of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The conversation went something like this: Employee: "You know you can walk across that bridge?" Me: "Really?" Employee: "Yeah. You can get on by 5th Street. There's a tunnel underneath that takes you to the walkway. It's about 3 miles there and back." Me: "Great! I can do that." With that, I accepted the challenge. And yes, if you look at my photos, you can clearly see that I did it without cheating. From a pedestrian standpoint, the views are incredible. Walking back into Philadelphia you get some of the best views of the Philadelphia skyline. Unfortunately only one side is open to the traffic for pedestrians, and only until 8 am. There is also something special about crossing the Delaware River as trains rumble underfoot. What an unforgettable experience. read more
Driving around Philadelphia we missed our turn and ended up driving over the historical Benjamin Franklin Bridge... even tho it was raining it was beautiful. Once we crossed the bridge we did a quick turn around and back over the bridge we went... amazing view of the Philly skyline! Driving back into the city we did have to pay a $5 toll.... part of the adventure! read more
6 years ago
Ben Franklin bridge connects Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From New Jersey to Philadelphia, need to pay $5. read more
What a fun experience! The sidewalk is spacious and there are gorgeous views of the city and water. I enjoyed my time on the bridge and noticed there were people of all ages utilizing the bridge. I deducted a star because getting to the bridge itself took me about 30 minutes. Once I finally made it to one of the gates it was locked but luckily I decided to check the other side and it was open. Also the side that is open gives an okay view of the city at the very beginning but the rest of the walk it's difficult to see since the bridge is there. This was the first bridge I have ever walked across and I don't believe it'll be my last! read more
Great cities have great bridges. New York has the Brooklyn Bridge; think about San Francisco and you think of the Golden Gate. In Philadelphia, its greatest span is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin Driving over the bridge and passing under its two tall towers connected by tapering cables, instills a fearful exhilaration. This bridge does not merely span the Delaware, it soars over the river rising more than 135 feet above the water, the paint scheme seems to merge with the sky in the day then at dusk the magical transformation begins. Few bridges are celebrated to this extent the lighting is dynamic and is only limited by the imagination of its creator. If you've ever witnessed this bizarre light show you'll immediately understand how the love affair by people on both sides of the river began. Completed in 1926 at a cost $37,000,000 and change this was a joint venture between both states to replace the ferry crossings that literally took hours to breach the river because of the line of cars waiting to board in both directions. In the first 24 hours of the bridge's midnight opening more that 32,000 cars crossed the bridge not only is that a historic fact it's validation that this mammoth structure of steel and concrete was destine to be a proud symbol of independence by all who depend on her strength and beauty daily. For three years she stood on top as the worlds longest suspension bridge, today she ranks 57th but those who know her continue to look at her and marvel, and even though Benjamin Franklin's name may be branded in her identity she's still a lady to those that love and appreciate her beauty. read more
13 years ago
11 years ago
I ride my bike over the bridge often and the walkway is excellent. It is wide and patrolled and there are beautiful views of both Philadelphia and Camden. Sometimes I see boot camps and other activities on the walkway. Everyone is usually pretty friendly up there. The architecture is very cool and I would love to go inside some of the buildings along the walkway. They were opened for the 50th anniversary. I have heard they are planning a ramp for for the walkway on the Camden side to eliminate the steps and make it more accessible. Driving across is pretty painless and it is the best way to get to CC from NJ. Seems like they are always painting part of the bridge though. There are also some nice views from the Camden river front and Penn's Landing. read more
12 years ago
The traffic usually flows well on this bridge and I would sometime leave the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge alone when there was an opening scheduled and drive all the way south to this bridge. They always have plenty of lanes open in both directions and the toll is reasonable for what you get. Plus, the PATCO trains use the bridge, so they likely help support the cost. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Aka "The Ben" FYI Tourists, toll is paid to get INTO Philly (westbound). No one is dying to get to Jersey (unless it's shore time) so you don't have to pay when headed eastbound. In our experience, this bridge gives the fewest hassles of all others in Philly. Traffic can be a pain though, for sure. Love the lightening bolt statue as you enter Philly. The grandest entrance into the city of all the bridges. I am posting fun antique images of the bridge, when built in the 20s. read more
3 years ago
11 years ago
It's great way to kill a day. You get scenic views of both Philadelphia and Camden, as well as the Delaware River and the ships traveling on it. Once you set foot on to the streets of Rutgers Camden, you hook a right, walk about a 1/4 mile, then make a left towards the river front which has been rehabbed, and continue on to the Aquarium or the USS New Jersey Battleship. All together it's about a 3 mile walk. If you're walking towards New Jersey during sunset you might want to put sunscreen on the back of your neck or raise your collar up. I got a sunburn walking east with the sun setting west. read more
11 years ago
The moment I saw the bridge I knew I wanted to run on it. I went around 9:30 in the morning and since the sun was scorching, there were barely any runners - around 7-10 others the entire hour I was there. But the shade by the bridge will keep you cool and since it's by the Delaware River, the breeze was wonderful. My distance clocked in at around 4 km. It was a peaceful run and officers patrolled the bridge to make sure everyone is safe. read more
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