The Remarkable Bridge In Delaware That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
By Kim Magaraci|Published September 21, 2018
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Have you ever crossed the beautiful yellow bridge that spans the C&D canal in Delaware? This unique canal crossing is something most of us have experienced at least once, and it’s hard to find a bridge in Delaware that’s as cool as this one. It’s known as the Senator William Roth, Jr. bridge – but you probably call it the yellow bridge. Learn about its memorable architecture by reading below.
The gorgeous, unusal William Roth Jr. bridge in Bear, Delaware, has about a thousand names.
Most people call it the Route 1 bridge, or the yellow bridge. Officially, it's the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bridge, or the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge.
The bridge was opened to the public on December 9, 1995, as a replacement for the aging St. Georges Bridge.
The St. Georges Bridge was eventually rehabilitated so that it can stay open, and as a compromise to keep both bridges open, it was decided no toll would be added to the Route 1 bridge.
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The Mike Castle Trail along the C&D Canal will take you along the beautiful waterway and right underneath the bridge itself.
While the view from the trail is something you'll never forget, driving across the bridge is an experience in itself! You'll see nothing but canal for miles.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a 14 mile waterway that connects the Delaware River with the Chesapeake Bay, and the scenery along the canal is pretty any time of year.
At night, the bridge lights up against the sky, showing off much like the famous Indian River Inlet Bridge in southern Delaware.
The bright yellow lights stand out just as much as the Indian River Inlet Bridge's bold blue. These two could be considered sister bridges thanks to their similar designs.
Visiting this one-of-a-kind bridge in Delaware is something everyone has to do at least once.
You'll find it along Route 1 heading south from Bear, and the Mike Castle Trail is easily accessible from the St. Georges trailhead.
You’ve almost definitely driven across this bridge – but did you know about the trail beneath it? It’s perfect for cyclists, joggers and hikers, and it takes you right to one of Delaware’s strangest hidden restaurants right in St. Georges. Read about This Charming General Store In Delaware That’s Hiding An Incredible Secret.
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