Former CNJ Newark Bay Drawbridge

USA / New Jersey / Elizabeth /
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Former four track rail bridge. Had two twin lift bridges for total clearance of 135' above water. Opened 1926, demolished 1980s to improve water clearances and it was surplus. Runaway train in the 1950s or 1960s killed passengers when it went through an open bridge.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CRRNJ_Newark_Bay_Bridge
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Coordinates:   40°39'17"N   74°9'8"W

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