George C. Platt Bridge

The George C. Platt Memorial Bridge is a through truss bridge that carries PA 291 over the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was opened to traffic in 1951, replacing a swing bridge to the south which carried Penrose Ferry Road across the river.

Bridge
…is also known as “Penrose Avenue Bridge”
…is named after George Crawford Platt
Description: bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Philadelphia International Airport and Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia International Airport

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Philadelphia International Airport, ☏ +1-800-PHL-GATE…

Lincoln Financial Field

Stadium

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Lincoln Financial Field is an American football… Lincoln Financial Field is situated 2½ miles east of George C. Platt Bridge.

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Sports venue

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Xfinity Mobile Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena… Xfinity Mobile Arena is situated 2 miles east of George C. Platt Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Elmwood Park and Eastwick.

Elmwood Park

Neighborhood

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Elmwood Park, also known simply as Elmwood… Elmwood Park is situated 1½ miles northwest of George C. Platt Bridge.

Eastwick

Neighborhood

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Eastwick is a neighborhood in the Southwest section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Eastwick is situated 2 miles west of George C. Platt Bridge.