Swing Bridge at the Delaware & Raritan Canal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Matthias116
N 40° 20.051 W 074° 39.075
18T E 529623 N 4464907
This swing brigde at the tow-path in Princeton was used while the D&R Canal system was operational. It is fixed now, and the Princeton Branch of NJ Transit passes over it.
Waymark Code: WM1BRE
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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The canal is excellent for strolling in this crowed part of NJ. Very level, since it was the path to tow freight boats along the canal with mules. There is some information on the history posted along the canal, and parking is here: N40 19.915 W74 39.184. You can walk for miles without any change in elevation. I go there for running frequently.

There is a website about the park with more info on how it was used in the 19th century: (visit link)
Bridge Type: Swing Bridge

Span: approx 60 feet

Railway Traffic: yes

Built: Not listed

Pedestrian Traffic: Not Listed

Bicycle Traffic: Not Listed

Vehicular Traffic: Not Listed
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