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|name = South Street Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = Center City to University City<br />
|opened = 2010 (current)<br />
|type = Steel arch<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
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'''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.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Original Bridge ===<br />
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.<br />
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=== Current Bridge ===<br />
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><br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The current bridge features:<br />
* Two steel arches supporting the roadway<br />
* Four lanes of vehicle traffic<br />
* Dedicated bicycle lanes<br />
* Wide pedestrian sidewalks<br />
* Modern lighting design<br />
* Connection to Schuylkill River Trail<br />
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The design received awards for its aesthetic integration with the urban environment.<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The bridge connects:<br />
* South Street in Center City (east)<br />
* 34th Street in University City (west)<br />
* Provides direct access to Penn and Drexel campuses<br />
* Links to Schuylkill Banks trail system<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Schuylkill River Trail]]<br />
* [[University City]]<br />
* [[Walnut Street Bridge]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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