Editing Tacony Palmyra Bridge (section)

== History ==

The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge opened on August 14, 1929, providing a connection between Northeast Philadelphia and Burlington County, New Jersey. The bridge was constructed by the Joint Commission, representing both states, as an alternative to ferry service and the more distant Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Initial tolls were eventually eliminated, making the bridge a free crossing that has attracted traffic ever since.<ref name="bcbc"/>

The bridge's free status resulted from different governance than the Delaware River Port Authority bridges. Burlington County's operation of the bridge enabled a toll-free policy supported by New Jersey interests, though Pennsylvania interests have occasionally questioned the arrangement. The absence of tolls has made the bridge popular despite its location north of the major traffic corridors.<ref name="bcbc"/>

Increasing traffic and aging infrastructure have required ongoing maintenance and occasional rehabilitation. The bridge's age—over ninety years—presents challenges common to historic structures, including steel corrosion, deck deterioration, and the need for seismic improvements. Rehabilitation projects have addressed these issues while maintaining traffic flow.<ref name="bcbc"/>