Editing South Street Bridge

{{Infobox bridge
|name = South Street Bridge
|crosses = Schuylkill River
|connects = Center City to University City
|opened = 2010 (current)
|type = Steel arch
|owner = City of Philadelphia
}}

'''South Street Bridge''' is a bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, connecting [[Center City]] to [[University City]]. The current bridge, opened in 2010, replaced a historic 1923 structure that had become structurally deficient.

== History ==

=== Original Bridge ===
The first South Street Bridge opened in 1875. It was replaced in 1923 by a larger concrete arch bridge designed by the Philadelphia Department of Public Works.

=== Current Bridge ===
The 1923 bridge was demolished in 2009 due to structural concerns, and a new bridge opened in 2010. The replacement project cost approximately $90 million and was designed by the firm of Rosales + Partners.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiastreets.com/south-street-bridge |title=South Street Bridge |publisher=Philadelphia Streets Department |access-date=December 2025}}</ref>

== Design ==

The current bridge features:
* Two steel arches supporting the roadway
* Four lanes of vehicle traffic
* Dedicated bicycle lanes
* Wide pedestrian sidewalks
* Modern lighting design
* Connection to Schuylkill River Trail

The design received awards for its aesthetic integration with the urban environment.

== Location ==

The bridge connects:
* South Street in Center City (east)
* 34th Street in University City (west)
* Provides direct access to Penn and Drexel campuses
* Links to Schuylkill Banks trail system

== See Also ==
* [[Schuylkill River Trail]]
* [[University City]]
* [[Walnut Street Bridge]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Infrastructure]]
[[Category:Bridges]]
[[Category:Schuylkill River]]