Arthur Kill Bridge
The Arthur Kill Bridge was a railroad bridge connecting Staten Island, New York to New Jersey's Chemical Coast by crossing the Arthur Kill. It existed from 1888 until 1959, when it was replaced by the current Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, built nearby. It was the only land connection to Staten Island until 1928.
Arthur Kill Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°38′15″N 74°11′44″W |
| Carries | Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) Staten Island Railroad (SIR) |
| Crosses | Arthur Kill |
| Locale | Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey & Staten Island, New York City |
| Owner | B&O |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Through truss swing |
| Total length | 800 feet (240 m) |
| Longest span | 500 feet (150 m) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| Clearance below | 32 feet (9.8 m) |
| History | |
| Designer | Charles Ackenheit |
| Constructed by | Keystone Bridge Company |
| Construction cost | $500,000 |
| Opened | January 1, 1890 |
| Closed | 1959 |
| Location | |
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