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The '''Wittpenn Bridge''' is a ] that carries ] over the ] connecting ] and ], ]. The bridge is comprised of four ten-foot wide lanes, extending 2,169 feet and standing 35 feet above mean high water with an 83 foot main lift span. Bridge construction commences in 1927, and was opened to vehicular traffic November 5, 1930. The brisge has an ] (AADT) of nearly 50,000 vehicles, including about 2,000 trucks<ref name=Record>, '']'', ], ]</ref> The '''Wittpenn Bridge''' is a ] that carries ] over the ] connecting ] and ], ]. The bridge is comprised of four ten-foot wide lanes, extending 2,169 feet and standing 35 feet above mean high water with an 83 foot main lift span. Bridge construction commenced 1927, and was opened to vehicular traffic November 5, 1930. The brisge has an ] (AADT) of nearly 50,000 vehicles, including about 2,000 trucks<ref name=Record>, '']'', ], ]</ref>


When raised, the bridge provides 100 feet of clearance for ships. In 2005, the bridge was raised to accommodate 80 boats passing underneath, a process that takes 15 minutes to raise the lift span.<ref name=Record/> When raised, the bridge provides 100 feet of clearance for ships. In 2005, the bridge was raised to accommodate 80 boats passing underneath, a process that takes 15 minutes to raise the lift span.<ref name=Record/>
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The Wittpenn Bridge carries Route 7 over the Hackensack River

The Wittpenn Bridge is a vertical lift bridge that carries New Jersey Route 7 over the Hackensack River connecting Kearny and Jersey City, New Jersey. The bridge is comprised of four ten-foot wide lanes, extending 2,169 feet and standing 35 feet above mean high water with an 83 foot main lift span. Bridge construction commenced 1927, and was opened to vehicular traffic November 5, 1930. The brisge has an Annual average daily traffic (AADT) of nearly 50,000 vehicles, including about 2,000 trucks

When raised, the bridge provides 100 feet of clearance for ships. In 2005, the bridge was raised to accommodate 80 boats passing underneath, a process that takes 15 minutes to raise the lift span.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is developing plans to replace the Wittpenn Bridge and all its approach ramps (including connections to U.S. Route 1/9), a project estimated to cost $350 million, funded by federal dollars. Once funding issues have been addressed, construction is expected to start in the spring of 2007. The new bridge would be situated just north of the existing bridge.

References

  1. ^ Picture this: Drawbridge Operator, The Record (Bergen County), April 11, 2005
  2. Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge - Frequently Asked Questions, accessed October 19, 2006

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