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|name = Chestnut Street Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = Center City to University City<br />
|opened = 1989 (current)<br />
|type = Steel girder<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
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'''Chestnut Street Bridge''' is a bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, carrying Chestnut Street between [[Center City]] and [[University City]]. The bridge provides a critical connection between downtown Philadelphia and the institutional campuses to the west.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The current Chestnut Street Bridge was constructed in 1989, replacing earlier structures at this location. Chestnut Street has been one of Philadelphia's primary commercial streets since the colonial era, and crossings at this point have facilitated commerce between the city center and western territories for centuries.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiastreets.com/chestnut-street-bridge |title=Chestnut Street Bridge History |publisher=Philadelphia Streets Department |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The bridge features:<br />
* Steel girder construction<br />
* Multiple vehicle lanes<br />
* Bicycle facilities<br />
* Pedestrian sidewalks<br />
* Modern utility infrastructure<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The Chestnut Street Bridge connects:<br />
* Chestnut Street in Center City (east)<br />
* 30th Street and University City (west)<br />
* Near 30th Street Station<br />
* Adjacent to Drexel University campus<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
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The bridge carries:<br />
* Vehicle traffic on Chestnut Street<br />
* Bicycle commuters<br />
* Pedestrian traffic<br />
* Access to university campuses<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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As a carrier of Chestnut Street—historically Philadelphia's most important commercial corridor—the bridge serves as a vital link between Center City's business district and the educational and medical institutions of University City.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[30th Street Station]]<br />
* [[University City]]<br />
* [[Walnut Street Bridge]]<br />
* [[Market Street Bridge]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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