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Frankford Avenue Bridge: The oldest bridge in the US still carrying traffic was built in 1697 and has survived more than 320 years of history

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: USA
Published: July 20, 2026 at 10:00

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Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, built in 1697, remains in continuous use. This stone arch structure is the oldest surviving roadway bridge still carrying vehicles. It served as a vital link for colonial travel and witnessed revolutionary events. The bridge has been widened and modified over centuries to accommodate modern transport. Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, it preserves a connection to America's colonial past.

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