Chaplain Washington and Harry Laderman Bridges

The Chaplain Washington Memorial Bridge and the Harry Laderman Memorial Bridge are two special bridges on the New Jersey Turnpike, which is part of Interstate 95. They cross the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. These bridges are unique because each one carries traffic in both directions, which is different from most pairs of bridges.

The Chaplain Washington Bridge was built in 1952, and it carries the eastern part of the Turnpike. The Harry Laderman Bridge came later, in 1970, and it carries the western part. Just before the bridges, the two parts of the Turnpike split apart, run side by side over the river, and then separate again after crossing. These bridges help connect important areas in New Jersey.

Description

The Chaplain Washington Memorial Bridge and the Harry Laderman Memorial Bridge cross the Passaic River in New Jersey, linking Newark to Kearny. These bridges are special because each one carries traffic in both directions. The Washington Bridge, built in 1952, handles the eastern part of the highway, while the Laderman Bridge, built in 1970, handles the western part. They help connect different areas smoothly.

History

The Chaplain Washington Bridge was built in 1952. It is named after Lieutenant John P. Washington, who helped save soldiers during World War II.

The Harry Laderman Bridge opened in 1970. It is named after Harry Laderman, a worker for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Both bridges carry a lot of truck traffic. Plans were made to fix the Laderman Bridge because it needed repairs.