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|name = Market Street Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = Center City to University City<br />
|opened = 1932 (current)<br />
|type = Steel arch<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
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'''Market Street Bridge''' is a major bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, carrying Market Street—the city's central east-west axis—between [[Center City]] and [[University City]]. The bridge is a critical component of Philadelphia's transportation infrastructure.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The current Market Street Bridge was constructed in 1932 as part of improvements to accommodate the growing automobile traffic and the Market-Frankford elevated line. Earlier bridges at this location date back to the 18th century, making this one of the oldest river crossing points in the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiahistory.org/bridges/market-street |title=Market Street Bridge History |publisher=Philadelphia History |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The bridge features:<br />
* Steel arch construction<br />
* Multiple vehicle lanes<br />
* Carries the Market-Frankford Line elevated tracks<br />
* Pedestrian walkways<br />
* Substantial width to accommodate heavy traffic<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The Market Street Bridge connects:<br />
* Market Street in Center City (east)<br />
* 30th Street and University City (west)<br />
* Directly adjacent to 30th Street Station<br />
* Above [[Schuylkill Banks]] trail<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
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The bridge carries:<br />
* Vehicle traffic on Market Street<br />
* [[SEPTA]]'s Market-Frankford Line (elevated)<br />
* Pedestrian traffic<br />
* Bicycle access (limited)<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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As the carrier of Market Street—Philadelphia's primary commercial corridor—and the Market-Frankford Line, this bridge is one of the most heavily traveled crossings in the city. Its location at 30th Street makes it the gateway between Center City and University City.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[30th Street Station]]<br />
* [[Market-Frankford Line]]<br />
* [[University City]]<br />
* [[Chestnut Street Bridge]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Infrastructure]]<br />
[[Category:Bridges]]<br />
[[Category:Schuylkill River]]<br />
[[Category:SEPTA]]</div>Gritty