Frankford Avenue Bridge: The oldest bridge in the US still carrying traffic was built in 1697 and has survived more than 320 years of history
Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue Bridge, built in 1697, remains in continuous use. This stone arch structure is the oldest surviving roadway bridge still carrying vehicles. It served as a vital link for colonial travel and witnessed revolutionary events. The bridge has been widened and modified over centuries to accommodate modern transport. Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, it preserves a connection to America's colonial past.
