Dock Bridge

Dock Bridge

Dock Bridge connecting Newark with Harrison is an important segment of the North East Rail Road corridor. Its structure consists of a pair of through-truss lift bridges crossing the Passaic River at Newark, used exclusively for railroad traffic. The bridge was constructed in 1935 by Consulting Engineers Waddell & Hardestry after the patent of Dr. J. A. L. Waddell. The bridge was built for Pennsylvania Railroad in collaboration with the railroad's Chief Engineer T.W. Pinard. Dock Bridge is the only vertical lift bridge on the Northeast Corridor railroad route. Its structure is unique due to the operation of six tracks on three bridges with two lift spans.

1935-1937

extant

The machinery and electrical systems which were specifically designed for this bridge have not been significantly altered since their installation.

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Gordon, Mark W., and Anthony Schuman, editors. Newark Landmark Treasures: A Guide to the Landmark Buildings, Parks, Public Art & Historic Districts in New Jersey’s Metropolis. Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee, 2016, p. 54.

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National Register of Historic Places, Dock Bridge, also known as Railroad Lift Bridge over the Passaic River, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, National Register #80002484

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