Yardley–Wilburtha Bridge

Yardley–Wilburtha Bridge
The western terminus of the bridge was located at the intersection of PA 32 and PA 332 in Yardley. The western bridge abutment is now used as a veterans memorial.
Coordinates40°14′46″N 74°50′08″W / 40.2460°N 74.8356°W / 40.2460; -74.8356
CrossesDelaware River
LocaleWilburtha section of Ewing Township, New Jersey and Yardley, Pennsylvania
Characteristics
DesignTruss bridge
Total length903 feet (275 m)
History
Opened1835
ClosedMay 3, 1961
Location

The Yardley–Wilburtha Bridge was a bridge spanning the Delaware River. A majority of the bridge was washed away by severe flooding in 1955 and was later demolished in 1961 after the completion of the nearby Scudder Falls Bridge.

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