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|name = University Avenue Bridge<br />
|crosses = Schuylkill River<br />
|connects = University City to Fairmount Park<br />
|opened = 1950s<br />
|type = Concrete and steel<br />
|owner = City of Philadelphia<br />
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'''University Avenue Bridge''' is a bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, connecting [[University City]] to [[Fairmount Park]]. The bridge provides access between the institutional campuses of West Philadelphia and the recreational areas of the park.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The University Avenue Bridge was constructed in the mid-20th century as part of infrastructure improvements serving the expanding university campuses of West Philadelphia. It serves as an important connection between the academic institutions and Fairmount Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/streets/university-avenue |title=University Avenue Bridge |publisher=City of Philadelphia |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Design ==<br />
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The bridge features:<br />
* Concrete and steel construction<br />
* Two vehicle lanes<br />
* Pedestrian walkways<br />
* Connection to park roadways<br />
* Views of the Schuylkill River<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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The University Avenue Bridge connects:<br />
* University Avenue in University City (east)<br />
* Fairmount Park's West Park area (west)<br />
* Near the Philadelphia Zoo<br />
* Access to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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The bridge provides essential connectivity between the university campuses and the recreational amenities of Fairmount Park. It is used by students, faculty, and visitors accessing the Philadelphia Zoo and park facilities.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[University City]]<br />
* [[Fairmount Park]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Zoo]]<br />
* [[Girard Avenue Bridge]]<br />
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