Very nice to cross over the Ben Franklin bridge . Felt great! So beautiful and so mighty. Thanks to all the hardworking people past , present and future who care for us , designing, building and maintaining the bridge for the benefit of us all . read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is a stunning engineering and artistic wonder that connects Center City, Philadelphia, PA with Camden, NJ. This glorious suspension bridge connects these cities through 3 modes of transportation: vehicular lanes for the cars, the PATCO transit line for the train, and a pedestrian walkway for the walkers, runners and bikers. I'm clearly a walker! This bridge is 1.5 miles long and for someone who is afraid of heights, a bit terrifying to walk across, but at the same time it was so cool and beautiful, a part of me did it for the selfie and the other part of my did it cause I was with my coworker and I didn't want to look lame. We walked over on the pedestrian walk way and took the PATCO transit line back. Take a window seat for a good view of the water. The walk over had some creaking sounds that terrified me, but I was with an engineer and she explained to me that the creaking sounds are good. She had a smart explanation about it about the pressure being released and things. She's a smarty so I took her word for it. Nevertheless she was kind enough to take the outside edges so I can walk in the middle with less paralyzing fear. Not to throw shade at New Jersey, but the Philly side of the bridge is better maintained and as you get to the New Jersey side it looks discolored and really in need of a paint touch up. Fun facts, for special occasions the bridge will light up at night with decorative lighting. Some of the colors and occasions in October 2023: red and green for National Hispanic Heritage Month, orange for Columbus day, cyan for OCD Awareness week, and of course Red for Go Phillies!! Check out their website if you want to see the upcoming schedule of their festivities. Love the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. So proud of myself for making the walk over. Bragging rights to be able to say I walked the bridge from Philly to NJ. Woo hoo! read more

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To get in and out of Philly from NY/NJ, one must cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Easy peasy to get across both ways - must follow the signs. Traffic wasn't bad either way... on a nice clear day, you get a nice view of Philly as one drives across the bridge. On a rainy day, not so much. Toll is $5 going into Philly, no toll leaving. Pay attention to the speed limit on the bridge and safe travels. read more

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The Benjamin Franklin Bridge carries Interstate 676 / US Highway 30 across the Delaware River and joins Philadelphia PA with Camden NJ. It has seven vehicle lanes, two pedestrian/bicycle lanes and two commuter railroad tracks. The seven lanes are separated by a mechanically movable barrier that is generally moved to allow that seventh lane to be inbound during morning rush hour and outbound for evening rush hour. What's pretty awesome is that there is a pedestrian walkway along the bridge which is elevated over the traffic lanes. It must be cool to be able to look down at the cars stuck in traffic as you're walking. The toll to cross the bridge - at the moment, it is $5.00 one way for passenger vehicles - is collected on the Camden side. I found the bridge easy to cross in my Sprinter van as there was not a crosswind this morning. However as soon as the roadway descends into Philadelphia streets, the traffic backs up. Be aware of that as you're zipping across the bridge! [Review 18276 overall - 574 in Pennsylvania - 1798 of 2022.] read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Benjamin Franklin Bridge, westbound into Philadelphia - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love this bridge! It reminds me of going to my grandparent's (God rest their souls) house in Kensington (before it went downhill). I came to Philly today to be fingerprinted for a new job. If we didn't have dinner plans in Jersey, we definitely would have walked all around the city! read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We hit this bridge by accident. We ended up making a wrong turn that led us up to the bridge. Unfortunately on a rainy day you can't see much. The bridge connects Phila with Camden, NJ. It is not part of the Lincoln Hwy. Toll is collected westbound only to Phila. They still charge only $5.00 and you can use easy pass. The bridge crosses the Delaware river and has many lanes. I did like the structure from what I could see of it from the car. It appears to me well made. As others have noted it seems to be a bridge that serves multipurposes such as being able to cross by bikes, on foot, or by a train. Unfortunately with the heavy rains and fog I could not get a good look at everything. Perhaps another time.... I was glad however, it did get us back to where we needed to be. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - This is it - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Even tho it was hot as h e double hockey sticks!! With no shade whatsoever! I still managed to have an amazing time walking the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway. The Ben Franklin Bridge overlooks the Delaware river. It's the bridge that connects Philly to Jersey and it's about 1.5 miles to and from. You enter the bridge on 5th and Race. Parking is kind of tricky however with effort and patience you can snag a spot under the bridge free for three hours. The bridge in itself is wide enough for bikes and groups. It's also a great outdoor activity for family! Overall I look forward to walking the bridge on a routine basis! read more

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I, to be Frank, lean to the left, heavily, and this bridge, to be Frank, leans both ways during wind storms and what not. And it will Ben, but it won't break. Of course I've now crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge more times than I can remember, as anyone who lives in or regularly visits Philly probably has, and it always kind of annoys me. It's absolutely spectacular, and as you're coming down with the amazing view of Philadelphia on the way down, it's just spectacularly laid out and impressive. What a city - huge and underrated. It's a long and high bridge and goes over the Delaware River, and is especially lovely being viewed from beneath on the Philadelphia side, where I used to park and sleep sometimes, even though you're not really allowed to do that, nor is it safe. It's amazing. Despite it being a little pricey, I still give it five stars for the amazing views. read more

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The Benjamin Franklin Bridge connects Camden, NJ to Philadelphia, PA and has been doing so since July 1, 1926. For those that don't want to do the math, this bridge has been bridging for 97 years. How could I not give it 5 stars? It's almost got a century of consistent bridging on its resume, and has never been late, or took the day off. If there's one thing I can appreciate about any bridge that I cross is its durability. I need a bridge thats going to stand up to rigorous conditions, and demands. This bridge, like the legendary sixers small forward Julius Erving has spent it's career defying gravity, and never cracking under pressure as it carries the weight of an entire city on its back. The drive maybe a little rough around the edges like Barkley, but your always guaranteed to crossover like Allen Iverson, without a Question. read more

I really like this bridge I like bridges in general to be honest I just think they're kind of meat special and they go over body of water like this one does. This is the famous Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia it's colorful it's lit up nice at night and it takes you over to New Jersey from Philadelphia and it's a nice bridge it's cool read more

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The prettiest of the bridges between South Jersey and PA. I like the Welcome to art deco Toll booths. I like that you can cross it by foot, bike, car or train. The lights are charming. I love the view of this bridge in the morning, lit by the sunrise as you walk down Florist or Race St toward the waterfront. It's a gorgeous backdrop when spending time on the Race Street or Cherry Street piers. It also makes it easy to pop over to my home state to run errands or visit family. I used to commute to work via PATCO over it years ago. As a kid I loved seeing the machine that "zippers" the median barricades to extend the number of lanes in one direction to accommodate rush hour traffic. (Does that still happen? If so I need to go watch some day. ) I like returning home and paying the lightning/more sculpture at its entrance in Philly. I have a fear of bridges, yet the Ben Franklin Bridge holds a special place in my heart. read more

Beautiful bridge~ if you are up for a nice walk, a mile and half distance (less than an hour walk). This bridge is connecting between Philadelphia & New Jersey. If you are taking hop-on hop-off bus tour, you definitely will pass by this bridge. If you are on any of the observation deck, definitely look for this bridge. read more

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Gorgeous bridge. It is basically the Brooklyn Bridge of Philadelphia. It is also one of the few bridges on the East Coast that are pedestrian friendly. The bridge is about a mile and a half long, extending from Market Street in Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey. It carries interstate 676 as well as PATCO, the rapid rail line between South Jersey and Philadelphia. Earlier in the day, when I was at Sweettooth, a fellow employee was impressed that I had walked all the way from Penn's Landing to the part of town Sweettooth is in. She challenged me to walk the length of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The conversation went something like this: Employee: "You know you can walk across that bridge?" Me: "Really?" Employee: "Yeah. You can get on by 5th Street. There's a tunnel underneath that takes you to the walkway. It's about 3 miles there and back." Me: "Great! I can do that." With that, I accepted the challenge. And yes, if you look at my photos, you can clearly see that I did it without cheating. From a pedestrian standpoint, the views are incredible. Walking back into Philadelphia you get some of the best views of the Philadelphia skyline. Unfortunately only one side is open to the traffic for pedestrians, and only until 8 am. There is also something special about crossing the Delaware River as trains rumble underfoot. What an unforgettable experience. read more

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I have traveled across the Ben Franklin Bridge many times by car, truck and train but I've never walked across the bridge... The toll is on the Jersey side... It is a beautiful bridge to see... Given the choice I travel to Pa using the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge or the Burlington-Bristol Bridge... read more

Soaring 135 feet over the Delaware river, the bridge was originally named the "Delaware River Bridge" when it first opened on July 1st, 1926. It was at the time the largest suspension bridge in the world (currently 57th), construction began January 6, 1922. The bridge was later renamed on January 17, 1956 to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, a dedication to the memory of a great patriot, scientist and statesman. The bridge was designed to accommodate six lanes of traffic, two tracks for subway/elevated trains, two track areas for streetcar/trolley operation (no longer in place), and two walkways for pedestrians. The bridge now has 7 lanes for vehicle traffic divided by a concrete "zipper" barrier. Fun facts, Chief engineer on the bridge, Ralph Modjeski, also built the smaller Tacony-Palmyra Bridge up river from the Ben, a computer-driven lighting system was added for the Bicentennial. The walkways are one of the more popular parts of the bridge for bicycle riders, walkers, and people jogging across the bridge. Only one walkway is open at a time. At a total length of 9,573.0 ft, the bridge is great for a walk or bike ride over this engineering marvel. It will reward you with fantastic picturesque views of the Philadelphia skyline and New Jersey to the east. A nice bit of exercise after grabbing some food in nearby Old City or Fishtown. read more

Driving around Philadelphia we missed our turn and ended up driving over the historical Benjamin Franklin Bridge... even tho it was raining it was beautiful. Once we crossed the bridge we did a quick turn around and back over the bridge we went... amazing view of the Philly skyline! Driving back into the city we did have to pay a $5 toll.... part of the adventure! read more

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Ben Franklin bridge connects Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From New Jersey to Philadelphia, need to pay $5. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a fun experience! The sidewalk is spacious and there are gorgeous views of the city and water. I enjoyed my time on the bridge and noticed there were people of all ages utilizing the bridge. I deducted a star because getting to the bridge itself took me about 30 minutes. Once I finally made it to one of the gates it was locked but luckily I decided to check the other side and it was open. Also the side that is open gives an okay view of the city at the very beginning but the rest of the walk it's difficult to see since the bridge is there. This was the first bridge I have ever walked across and I don't believe it'll be my last! read more

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It's a gorgeous piece of architecture crossing the Delaware river. There's a $5 toll fee to pay in a motor vehicle or you can talk the walkway or bike path. It offers a great view of downtown Philadelphia. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I didn't travel by car on the bridge, but instead I walked on it! Figured if I'm over in Philly anyway, why not take a long walk over the legendary bridge? It's hard to believe this bridge has been around for over 90 years now, and improvements have been made over the years. Coming from the Pennsylvania side, you start not that far from the Bolt of Lightning sculpture and you go into a short tunnel with murals to get on the pedestrian walkway. The walkway is elevated as you keep ascending until you get to the middle of the bridge. Along the way, you'll find bikers, joggers and people getting their exercise on. Once you get to the New Jersey side, it starts descending. The whole walkway is 1 1/2 mile long. Would be nice if they put a sign or something in the middle of the walkway that shows "Welcome to NJ/PA". I didn't make it to New Jersey soil, but I can still claim that I was in New Jersey for about less than 10 minutes! Be sure to take plenty of photos if you are a tourist - but also be careful, because it gets really windy on the bridge no matter what day, weather-wise. You don't want to drop your phone/camera into the Delaware River! read more

Great cities have great bridges. New York has the Brooklyn Bridge; think about San Francisco and you think of the Golden Gate. In Philadelphia, its greatest span is named in honor of Benjamin Franklin Driving over the bridge and passing under its two tall towers connected by tapering cables, instills a fearful exhilaration. This bridge does not merely span the Delaware, it soars over the river rising more than 135 feet above the water, the paint scheme seems to merge with the sky in the day then at dusk the magical transformation begins. Few bridges are celebrated to this extent the lighting is dynamic and is only limited by the imagination of its creator. If you've ever witnessed this bizarre light show you'll immediately understand how the love affair by people on both sides of the river began. Completed in 1926 at a cost $37,000,000 and change this was a joint venture between both states to replace the ferry crossings that literally took hours to breach the river because of the line of cars waiting to board in both directions. In the first 24 hours of the bridge's midnight opening more that 32,000 cars crossed the bridge not only is that a historic fact it's validation that this mammoth structure of steel and concrete was destine to be a proud symbol of independence by all who depend on her strength and beauty daily. For three years she stood on top as the worlds longest suspension bridge, today she ranks 57th but those who know her continue to look at her and marvel, and even though Benjamin Franklin's name may be branded in her identity she's still a lady to those that love and appreciate her beauty. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - The BFB at sunrise - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Bridge , what is there to say about this fine structure that allows you to go to Jersey and back. Beautiful scenery, especially when it is lit up at night, this bridge stands out from the rest. An icon, a historical landmark well known from any place from TV (Always Sunny in Philadelphia) to movies (Shooter ; with Mark Wahlberg). Beautiful blue colored lights gleaming at night that leads you to center city, which is always a great sight to see. This bridge is made for everything and everyone, from trains, and cars to pedestrians taking a stroll. Even while driving on Delaware Ave it's a marvel to look at with Penn's Landing near by. You could be on the outside deck at Dave and Busters and just sit back enjoy your beverage of choice while watching a stream of lights go across. Its a great view, somewhat tranquil experience, not a worry in the world. This is tops among bridges with scenery views along with access points to where ever you are heading. read more

Recently I've been traveling over the Benny more frequently. The traffic during rush hour (morning & evening) is not bad at all, compared to other heavy traveled bridges in the North East. The tolls price is great compared to other bridges and there are plenty of EZPass only tollbooths, so you can breeze by the folks paying with cash. I definitely like the moveable center barrier, which gives the Bridge Authority folks the ability to control the traffic flow based on the rush hour direction (Westbound in the morning & Eastbound in the evening). Also, the tracker trailer & bus traffic is allowed in the right two lanes. read more

After today's Eagles game, I accidentally got a lost and ended up going on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. While I wasn't expecting the situation, I did get to go on the bridge. First, the bridge is nicely paved with electric signs easily directing you in every lane. They also clearly say that the toll costs $5 so you don't have to rush once you get to the toll. The toll itself is $5, but it's only one way so it is really $2.50, but it keeps traffic from building up. Also, the bridge sometimes has events where you can walk across the bridge. Friends of mine have walked it before and I want to try it some time! Also, they have a pedestrian walk on the sides of the bridge. Architecturally, the bridge is pretty cool and it gives you a great view of Philadelphia! Altogether, this is a nice bridge that connects Pennsylvania and New Jersey! read more

I have a love-hate relationship with this bridge. For one, it's such a classic bridge and is the gateway to Philadelphia by several modes of transportation. For two, rush hour. That is all. read more

I ride my bike over the bridge often and the walkway is excellent. It is wide and patrolled and there are beautiful views of both Philadelphia and Camden. Sometimes I see boot camps and other activities on the walkway. Everyone is usually pretty friendly up there. The architecture is very cool and I would love to go inside some of the buildings along the walkway. They were opened for the 50th anniversary. I have heard they are planning a ramp for for the walkway on the Camden side to eliminate the steps and make it more accessible. Driving across is pretty painless and it is the best way to get to CC from NJ. Seems like they are always painting part of the bridge though. There are also some nice views from the Camden river front and Penn's Landing. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - View from the walkway. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The traffic usually flows well on this bridge and I would sometime leave the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge alone when there was an opening scheduled and drive all the way south to this bridge. They always have plenty of lanes open in both directions and the toll is reasonable for what you get. Plus, the PATCO trains use the bridge, so they likely help support the cost. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - It was foggy today - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yesterday July 4, 2023 , I paid to cross the Ben Franklin Bridge with a 10 dollar bill and met with a new toll operator who as others of my people was wearing black Muslim clothing. She handed me dollar bills folded lengthwise. No pleasantries we're exchanged as I do with other toll operators over the many years I've crossed into Philly to work. To my disappointment, this woman gave me back 4 dollars and not the 5 I am entitled to. She thought it was OK to betray me in this way. She thought it was OK to steal from anyone crossing the toll. This deterioration in respect for others and others' property is very sad. read more

Standing somewhere along the water at pennslanding or driving across the river between Philadelphia and Camden, this bridge is beautiful especially at night time with the lights lining the bridge. I hope they won't use the traffic excuse to increase the toll again. $5 is not so bad but if more than that hopefully I won't need to drive to NJ more than once a year! :) read more

Aka "The Ben" FYI Tourists, toll is paid to get INTO Philly (westbound). No one is dying to get to Jersey (unless it's shore time) so you don't have to pay when headed eastbound. In our experience, this bridge gives the fewest hassles of all others in Philly. Traffic can be a pain though, for sure. Love the lightening bolt statue as you enter Philly. The grandest entrance into the city of all the bridges. I am posting fun antique images of the bridge, when built in the 20s. read more

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This bridge boasts such an amazing view of the city skyline which can sometimes make up for the traffic. I've crossed it so many times via car and the toll is $5. I've actually walked it once too just because I wanted to do it. What a fun little adventure. I'd like to try bicycling it sometime but not sure that will ever happen. read more

The Ben Franklin takes you from Camden to Philadelphia and vice versa. You can travel the bridge by car, foot or train (Patco). The bridge accepts ezpass or cash and costs $5 when taking it from NJ. The bridge can easily back up- so check traffic before venturing across. read more

How to account for the two entries for this wonderful blue bridge on Yelp? From the Philadelphia side it is called the, "Benjamin Franklin Bridge." The Jersey Strong side in Camden has named it the, "Ben Franklin Bridge." Seems more reviews use Ben. I guess Jersey has a more casual relationship with this Founding Father. But, we must ask if Benjamin would have anything to say about the 19th Century propriety of calling this prodigious and glorious old boy, "Ben," as opposed to his given name? I'll stick with Benjamin until he and I are formally introduced and get on a first name basis. read more

So I couldn't even start to count the number of times I've gone over the Ben Franklin Bridge in my life. By car, by train, and now I can add by foot. If you are planning to head into Center City or out to the PA burbs via 76, this bridge probably makes the most sense. If you are leaving the city and want to head to the Jersey burbs such as the Cherry Hill shopping areas, the BFB would make the most sense as well. As with most (all?) local bridges, you pay on your way out of NJ. You get gorgeous views of the skyline coming into Center City. If you catch a sunset or storm, you get a scenic bonus. The view isn't so hot coming into Jersey with the approach shot of Camden in the horizon, but I guess you can't win them all. Yesterday I had a totally new bridge experience and it inspired me to (finally!) write this review. I ran from Franklin Square to Camden and back to Philly. I know people having been using the bridge for runs for years but I had NO idea how steep that was or what a great workout you can get. The pedestrian path is much steeper than the vehicle lanes. The pedestrian path is located on the east side of the bridge and is wide enough for runners, walkers and bikers to get a workout in. The same goes for the views when on the pedestrian path, except you get even more time to soak in the Philly skyline. By nature of any bridge, traffic will suck. Unless you jump or push your car over, you're stuck. All and all, it's a pretty cool bridge to have connecting Philly and Jersey. read more

This bridge connects Philly to Camden, New Jersey. I walked across this bridge from to Camden and back. The Philly side is far better looking as it is on the riverfront and near bars and restaurants. You get decent scenic views of both cities skylines as the walkway is right on the edge. Other than it, it is a very standard looking bridge. read more

Benjamin Franklin Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A beautiful, free spot to enjoy a view of the Delaware River and the bustling freeway. Naturally, the walk back (towards Philly) is the best in my opinion! Bikers, runners, walkers all welcome. Putting "US Mint" as your destination will help ensure you don't accidentally drive across the bridge and pay the $5 fee back to Philly! read more

Beautiful walk over the walkway to Camden picture perfect view of brotherly love mile half was definetly worth it

When I lived in the area, I loved... (1) walking on the bridge....no not in traffic but on the elevated pedestrian walkway...away from traffic and noise. It affords you an excellent opportunity to just take in the scenic view of the city of brotherly love. (2) parking at the Camden Waterfront at night, and watching (a) the light show (and I use that term loosely) at the top of every hour, (b) the color change at the bottom of every hour, (c) and watching the lights "chase" the SEPTA trains across the bridge. Really though...the lighting really does bring this bridge to life. read more

It's great way to kill a day. You get scenic views of both Philadelphia and Camden, as well as the Delaware River and the ships traveling on it. Once you set foot on to the streets of Rutgers Camden, you hook a right, walk about a 1/4 mile, then make a left towards the river front which has been rehabbed, and continue on to the Aquarium or the USS New Jersey Battleship. All together it's about a 3 mile walk. If you're walking towards New Jersey during sunset you might want to put sunscreen on the back of your neck or raise your collar up. I got a sunburn walking east with the sun setting west. read more

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I appreciated how well traffic moved across this bridge both during morning and evening rush hour traffic. I expected it to be more of a snarl, yet the good folks in Pennsylvania + New Jersey have certainly made this bridge a good travel option. One thing that I noticed is that there is a $5 charge to use this bridge upon entering Philadelphia, yet no charge when you are entering New Jersey. While I somewhat appreciated not being charged for entering New Jersey, I'll be better prepared to have more cash on hand for the bridge toll (spent my morning Starbucks money instead). If there is an EZ Pass option for the non-local to the area, I'll certainly look into it. Nonetheless, taking this bridge into the heart of Center City is actually pretty cool. Made me enjoy one of the country's most iconic cities just a bit more. read more