Bill Text: NJ AJR169 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorates 100th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: (Engrossed) 2026-06-11 - Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee [AJR169 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2026-AJR169-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman WILLIAM F. MOEN, JR.
District 5 (Camden and Gloucester)
SYNOPSIS
Commemorates 100th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Whereas, July 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River that connects the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the City of Camden, New Jersey; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was constructed by Ralph Modjeski and designed by Paul Philippe Cret and Leon Moisseiff; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was constructed over four years and the original construction used 70,851 tons of steel; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge first opened to traffic on July 1, 1926, and at the time of its opening it held the title of the world's longest suspension bridge; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is managed by the Delaware River Port Authority; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge serves as vital transportation infrastructure for New Jersey and provides vehicle lanes, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) transit line, and a walkway that can be used by pedestrians and cyclists; and
Whereas, In 2024, two-way traffic that crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge totaled 34.1 million vehicles; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was one of the single most influential structures in the development of the City of Camden, New Jersey and the surrounding area; and
Whereas, In addition to being crucial infrastructure for New Jersey, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge is also a popular cultural symbol, often appearing in films and television shows; and
Whereas, The 100-year legacy of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge combines a vital transportation link for the State with history, beauty, and engineering prowess; and
Whereas, The Benjamin Franklin Bridge continues to be a recognizable and important symbol for New Jersey, and it is fitting and proper to commemorate its anniversary; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Governor and the Legislature of the State of New Jersey commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Commissioners of the Delaware River Port Authority.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River and connecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was constructed by Ralph Modjeski and designed by Paul Philippe Cret and Leon Moisseiff. It was constructed over four years, and the original construction used 70,851 tons of steel. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge first opened to traffic on July 1, 1926, and at the time of its opening it held the title of the world's longest suspension bridge. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge is managed by the Delaware River Port Authority.
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge serves as vital transportation infrastructure for New Jersey and provides vehicle lanes, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) transit line, and a walkway that can be used by pedestrians and cyclists. In 2024, two-way traffic that crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge totaled 34.1 million vehicles.
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was one of the single most influential structures in the development of Camden, New Jersey and the surrounding area. In addition to being crucial infrastructure for New Jersey, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge is also a popular cultural symbol, often appearing in films and television shows.
The 100-year legacy of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge combines a vital transportation link for the State with history, beauty, and engineering prowess. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge continues to be a recognizable and important symbol for New Jersey.
