Schuylkill Trail Pedestrian Bridge

The Christian to Crescent trail segment connects Center City to Grays Ferry Crescent via a $45 million pedestrian bridge along the Schuylkill River, with PKF Mark III, Inc. constructing under PennDOT oversight and Evercam's visual documentation system capturing progress throughout development. When completed, this segment will close the final gap in Philadelphia's ambitious riverfront trail system. The strategic placement of Evercam's cameras provides comprehensive visual data that enables remote monitoring of this complex urban construction project. Engineering features include a curved concrete tub girder structure, two 170-foot cable-stayed pylons, an integrated overlook, and essential trail extensions, all monitored through Evercam's time-lapse and data analytics tools that provide stakeholders with real-time visualization. Upon completion in 2025, this bridge will create uninterrupted access along the Schuylkill River Trail, enhancing recreation, facilitating active commuting, and strengthening community connectivity while exemplifying Philadelphia's commitment to sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Highlights

• The bridge connects two National Historic Landmarks: Fairmount Water Works and Bartram's Garden, with trail extensions connecting to the 34th Street access point and Christian Street
• Curved, post-tensioned concrete tub girder structure responds to site constraints while optimizing the user experience.
• Evercam's real-time monitoring enabled early issue detection and resolution.
• The project demonstrates effective public-private partnership between SRDC, the City of Philadelphia, PennDOT, and contractors.
• Integrated stormwater management systems enhance the Schuylkill River's ecological health.