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|name = Platt Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = Southwest Philadelphia to Eastwick<br />
|opened = 1951<br />
|type = Steel truss<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
}}<br />
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'''Platt Bridge''' (officially the '''George C. Platt Memorial Bridge''') is a major bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in [[Southwest Philadelphia]], connecting the mainland to [[Eastwick]] and providing access to [[Philadelphia International Airport]]. It is one of the primary access routes to the airport.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Platt Bridge was constructed in 1951 and named in honor of George C. Platt, a Philadelphia civic leader. The bridge was built as part of major infrastructure improvements to support the growing Philadelphia International Airport and the industrial development of Southwest Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/streets/platt-bridge |title=Platt Bridge History |publisher=City of Philadelphia |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The bridge features:<br />
* Steel truss construction<br />
* Wide roadway for heavy traffic<br />
* Multiple vehicle lanes<br />
* Industrial-grade load capacity<br />
* Connection to Island Avenue<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The Platt Bridge connects:<br />
* Island Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia (east)<br />
* Eastwick and airport area (west)<br />
* Direct route to Philadelphia International Airport<br />
* Access to industrial and cargo facilities<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
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The bridge carries:<br />
* Heavy traffic to Philadelphia International Airport<br />
* Cargo and commercial vehicles<br />
* Access to airport terminals and parking<br />
* Connection to I-95 via Island Avenue<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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The Platt Bridge is critical infrastructure for Philadelphia International Airport, handling millions of passengers and significant cargo traffic annually. It serves as one of the primary routes for travelers and airport workers.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Philadelphia International Airport]]<br />
* [[Eastwick]]<br />
* [[Southwest Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Penrose Avenue Bridge]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Schuylkill River]]<br />
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