Yes, there is a discount for having an E-ZPass when crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge. Here’s a breakdown of the costs:

Yes, there is a discount for having an E-ZPass when crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge. Here’s a breakdown of the costs:

• Cash: Cars and motorcycles are charged $5.00 to cross the bridge. Multi-axle vehicles (6 axles or more) cost $11.00.
• E-ZPass: Cars and motorcycles receive a discount and pay $4.40 with E-ZPass. Multi-axle vehicles with E-ZPass pay $9.90.

The discount for E-ZPass users is around 12% for cars and multi-axle vehicles. Motorcycles don’t receive a discount with E-ZPass.

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Yes, the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway is open daily, weather permitting, from 6 a.m – 8 p.m. October 1 – April 30 and 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. May 1 – September 30. Read More

The Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway offers a 1.5 mile off-road route with picturesque and breathtaking views for walkers, runners and cyclists to travel between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey.

The Ben Franklin Bridge was constructed in 1926 as the first span linking Philadelphia and Camden and today stands as an elegant centerpiece for the Central Delaware. Its dynamic lighting system was designed by the firm Venturi Scott-Brown in 1986 in commemoration of the bicentennial of the U.S. constitution.

he Benjamin Franklin Bridge, a suspension bridge across the Delaware River connecting Philadelphia and Camden, carries 100,000 vehicles and 35,000 rail commuters per day on its seven lanes, two railroad tracks and two walkways for pedestrians and bicyclists. Read More

The bridge features a suspension design inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. It boasts two main towers reaching 380 feet in height, with a main span of 1,750 feet between them. The overall length of the bridge is a whopping 9,650 feet!

The Ben Franklin Bridge is a multi-use structure. It carries vehicles, pedestrians, and even NJ Transit trains across the Delaware River.

Absolutely! The bridge was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1982 in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

There is currently no toll for pedestrians or bicyclists crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge. However, there is a tolling system in place for vehicles. You can find the most current toll information at HERE

Yes, cash is accepted on the Ben Franklin Bridge. Acceptable forms of payment are cash and E-ZPass. There are designated cash and E-ZPass lanes. Make sure you enter the correct lane to avoid delays.

To learn more about E-ZPass click here.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is one of the most heavily traveled suspension bridges in the world, so yes, it can experience heavy traffic during peak hours. See real-time Ben Franklin Bridge traffic HERE.

The Ben Franklin Bridge wasn’t actually named after Benjamin Franklin at the time it was built. Originally, it was simply called the Delaware River Bridge.

The official renaming ceremony to the Ben Franklin Bridge took place on January 17, 1956. This date held significance as it was the 200th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s death.

There are two ways to interpret “highest point” of the Ben Franklin Bridge:

1. Height of the towers: The highest point of the Ben Franklin Bridge in terms of structural elements are the towers. These towers reach a height of 380 feet (116 meters).
2. Clearance above the water: If you’re referring to the maximum vertical distance between the underside of the bridge and the water’s surface, that measurement is 135 feet (41.19 meters). This allows for large ships to pass safely beneath the bridge.