Biking in New Jersey, Bridges and Tunnels, Commuting, Commuter Information


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Bridges and Tunnels

If bicyclists wish to cross the Delaware River into Pennsylvania and the Hudson River into New York City, they will need to know the restrictions.

Crossing the Delaware River

These bridges are listed south to north.


Delaware Memorial Bridge	Operated by:
Route 40 and New Jersey Turnpike Deepwater, NJ to Wilmington, DE No bicycles or pedestrians	Delaware River and Bay Authority PO Box 71 New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 571-6342
Commodore Barry Bridge	Operated by:
Route 322 Bridgeport, NJ to Chester, PA No bicycles or pedestrians	Delaware River Port Authority One Port Center 2 Riverside Drive PO Box 1949 Camden, NJ 08101 (877) 567-3712
Walt Whitman Bridge	Operated by:
I-76 Camden, NJ to Philadelphia, PA No bicycles or pedestrians	Delaware River Port Authority
Ben Franklin Bridge	Operated by:
Route 30 Camden, NJ to Philadelphia, PA Bicyclists are permitted on the walkway 6 am to 7 pm, no charge for bicycles	Delaware River Port Authority
Betsy Ross Bridge	Operated by:
Pennsauken New Jersey to Philadelphia, PA No bicycles, walkway is closed to the public	Delaware River Port Authority
Tacony Palmyra Bridge	Operated by:
Route 73 in Palmyra New Jersey to the Tacony section of Philadelphia Bicycles may be walked on walkway	Burlington County Bridge Commission 1300 Route 73 North PO Box 6 Palmyra, NJ 08065
Burlington Bristol Bridge	Operated by:
Burlington County Route 541 and PA Route 413 Burlington, NJ to Bristol, PA No bicycles, walkway is locked	Burlington County Bridge Commission
Turnpike Bridge	Operated by:
NJ Turnpike to I-276, Pennsylvania Turnpike No bicycles or pedestrians	New Jersey Turnpike Authority Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

From Trenton north to the New York State line most bridges have walkways. Bicyclists are required to walk on walkways. Bikes must be walked over all bridges with bicycle access.

Route 1 Freeway Toll Bridge	Operated by:
Trenton, NJ to Morrisville, PA No bicycle access	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Trenton Makes Bridge	Operated by:
Bridge Street Trenton, NJ to Morrisville, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Calhoun Street Bridge	Operated by:
Calhoun Street Trenton, NJ to Morrisville, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Scudder's Falls Bridge	Operated by:
I-95 from Ewing, NJ to Yardley, PA No bicycle access	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Washington Crossing Bridge	Operated by:
Route 546 off Route 29 Washington Crossing, NJ to Washington Crossing, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Lambertville Bridge	Operated by:
Bridge Street Lambertville, NJ to New Hope, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Route 202 Bridge	Operated by:
North of Lambertville, NJ, use Route 179 Bridge Lambertville, NJ to New Hope, PA No bicycle access	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Stockton Bridge	Operated by:
Off Route 29 between Church Street and Route 523 Stockton, NJ to Centre Bridge, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Bull's Island State Park and Foot Bridge	Operated by:
This old footbridge will not appear on most maps. On the New Jersey side, there is a campground and recreation area where the Delaware and Raritan Canal begin. On the Pennsylvania side, you will find the historic Black Bass Inn beside the bridge in the old settlement of Lumberville. Raven Rock, NJ to Route 32 Lumberville	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Frenchtown Bridge	Operated by:
Route 513 Frenchtown, NJ to Uhlertown, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Milford Bridge	Operated by:
Between Route 619 and 519 Milford, NJ to Upper Black Eddy, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Riegelsville Bridge	Operated by:
Route 627 Riegelsville, NJ to Riegelsville, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
I-78 Bridge	Operated by:
Alpha, NJ to Easton, PA No bicycle access	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Phillipsburg Bridge	Operated by:
Northampton Street Phillipsburg, NJ to Easton, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Phillipsburg Bridge	Operated by:
Route 22 Phillipsburg, NJ to Easton, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Columbia Bridge	Operated by:
Between Route 46, Columbia, NJ and PA Route 611 No bicycle or pedestrian access, use footbridge one block north	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Portland-Columbia Footbridge	Operated by:
This bridge will not appear on most maps. It connects Columbia (Knowlton Township, NJ) with Portland Borough, PA.	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Delaware Water Gap Bridge	Operated by:
I-80 and Route 46 The famous scenic Water Gap Gorge is just south of this bridge along the river. The Appalachian Trail crosses at this bridge. Bicyclists are permitted to use the sidewalk, but are not permitted to continue along the Interstate on the Pennsylvania side.	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Belvidere Bridge	Operated by:
Route 620 Belvidere, NJ to Riverton, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Montague Bridge	Operated by:
Route 206 Montague, NJ to Milford, PA	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Dingman's Ferry Bridge	Operated by:
Layton, NJ to Dingman’s Ferry, PA (Route 739) Bicyclists and pedestrians, no toll	Private owner

Crossing to New York City

George Washington Bridge (Port Authority)

South walkways on the upper level of the bridge is open to bicycle traffic. The south walkway is ramped.
For information, call (201) 243-4021

Lincoln and Holland Tunnel

No bike riding or walking through these tunnels is permitted

Bayonne Bridge (Port Authority)

Has walkway open to bicyclists. If gate to walkway is closed, use emergency phone or call police desk in advance at (718) 390-2501. Access involves carrying bike up stairs.

Goethals Bridge (Port Authority)

No bicycle or pedestrian access to bridge.

Outerbridge Crossing (Port Authority)

No walkway; special arrangements for access by groups can be made in advance by calling (718) 390-2524.


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