They finished constructing this 556-foot-long bridge in 1895, originally intended to be a double-decker bridge, although the upper level was never constructed. From here, you can relish the scenic vistas of the Schuylkill River as well.

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The Falls Bridge is a 556-foot steel bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River through Fairmount Park. It was built in 1894.

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Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States

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