Walt Whitman Bridge

It’s not my favorite bridge and it pales in comparison to the Ben, but when traffic sucks, Mr. Walt gets the job done. I rarely hit jams here and it’s so easy to access my area of South Jersey from the base.
It’s just a reliable bridge and a good alternative to having a panic attack on the Vine. And now that I’ve rated several bridges, I really having nothing more to add.

Philadelphia’s «other» bridge. I feel I only take the Walt Whitman when there’s unusually high traffic on the Ben Franklin Bridge or I’m driving during an off hour.
Entering New Jersey, you face the brunt of traffic leading into Route 76 and the backup of 42. The thought of shore traffic on the Walt makes my stomach churn. Entering Philly, you can get slammed with traffic on 95 or 76. This is the closest bridge to the stadium area so beware of traffic from sporting events and concerts.
From a preference standpoint, I think the views from the Ben are nicer than the Walt. It is nice having both bridge options that will essentially get you to the same place. What can I say? I love my Ben.

I’ve been on the bridge many times. The first time I was on this bridge was back in 2007 when I was visiting family in South Jersey. (I was living in West Michigan at the time). The bridge is nice, this the bridge that is close to the sports stadiums, you get a nice view of the city and this is bridge into South Philly, West Philly, South St.

$ 14 to pass a damn bridge. The toll on this bridge used to be $ 2 back in 2004! What a change! But wait… the bridge still looks the same, so I guess there’s really no change besides the billboard ads…

WTF its going to be $ 9 when they finish. Yes it was on the news

Has never «let me down». Thank God.

Ok. Crazy my third review of a bridge, the other two were San Francisco and Seattle, WA. Who knew it would happen? Not me. I digress. A large green suspension bridge, the WW bridge, was named after a poet. It had friendly toll takers which makes a difference when you have to give up your money ($ 5 westbound) or put up with traffic. The road of the bridge were bumpy at times but maintenance was good overall. It gives you great access to Philly from NJ or great entrance point to NJ from PA. Also called I-​76, the bridge has seven lanes. The signs are pretty clear but continuing construction and the busyness of it add different headaches. Views are pretty and interesting. Lots of older type businesses, views of stadiums and Philly in the distance. If you need to cross the Delaware it is gets you there.

I can’t believe I am writing a review for a bridge, but I am. I travel this bridge often during MLB season as it is close to CBP and other stadiums in Philadelphia.
It seems to always be under construction, but there is never a delay getting across into Phila. I’ve only experienced aggravating delays or stopped traffic going back into NJ.
Hmmmm … coincidence?

Leaves of grass?
How about a pain in my ass?
If you’re coming onto this bridge from the south via 95 the merge area as you get onto the bridge is totally lame. It really forces 2 – 3 lanes of traffic over in a short space. Once all the merging is completed, I guess it’s not awful, but there’s something about this bridge I don’t like.
Can’t put my finger on it, but I don’t trust it.
The only good thing about it is that when you’re crossing it going east, at least you’re leaving Philadelphia.

You can’t cross this thing till you come to it.
We were heading back to DC from ACY and once again used our handy dandy EZ pass to expedite things.
Of course it was a Sunday so we zoomed over. But people in the car were like «is this the way we came?» Duh. When we came up, it was snowing and sleeting out. Yes, it is the same way we came. Another person in the car was like «what city is that?»
Why I oughta. While the travelling partners were not all that in terms of memory, I am a fan of this bridge.

This bridge its the bridgiest bridge to ever bridge two crapfest cities together. Also where else can you pay 5 dollars for the excitement and thrill of sitting in a live construction zone. I say sitting due to the fact that it seems like there’s always only one lane open and that its everyones job to make sure you don’t move. Sure we all love listening to a jackhammer instead of music while drinking what is now cold coffee while staring at your watch and praying to every bridge God in the heavens that they either take your life now OR make this traffic move just a little. But where else can you pay 5 dollars and get all that in one shot. I’d would have to go thru at least 3 construction zones inside an active volcano to equal the amount of morning aggravation that I convienently get from just one trip over this bridge!

This bridge is usually not backed up going into Philly, even during peak times. Leaving Philly, you will experience more traffic. You get a great view coming into the city. My only complaint is the $ 5 toll waiting for me on my way in.

Ah its easy to get to work from this bridge but its too expensive. it used to be cheaper, but now they are just getting ridiculous. Considering the amount of people go over it. always alot of traffic. what are they doing with all that money? cause it doesn’t seem like they are fixing it.

Quickest bridge to my house! Love it.

Yea good olé Walt. Out of the bridges this is second. sorry Walter, but Ben has it.
Great view coming in from the Jersey side, you have the downtown view leading into center city, on your right and on the left you have the stadiums. which also at night when everything is lit up it just captures Philly.
This is a great bridge if you just want to get into South Philly, has plenty of access points all the way up to the Passyunk exit, less hectic than good olé Benny Baba. Easy route to the airport, and also it will lead you into university city and 30^th St Station. Easy access points to any games/​events that is going on that evening.
The traffic is always free flowing (minus any events going on at the stadiums) they do a good job in keeping it that way; plenty of tolls and Eazy pass lanes. They have been doing alot of remodeling on this bridge, trying to make it better. Try not to get disgusted with the looks of the bridge. trust me there is another bridge out there that is the little stepbrother to these other more accomidating bridges.

Ahh, the Walt. As someone who holds a very useless but fun degree in American Literature, I have never been able to stop giggling over the mere existence of a bridge named for Walt Whitman. Then again, I am from Long Island, and those from that area know that there is, indeed, a Walt Whitman Mall, so it’s my general impression that when all is said and done, Walt may have had a future in marketing had he not been a poet.
The Ben Franklin is the default bridge in Philadelphia, it seems, so the Walt is usually less crowded, and easier to get through. From South Jersey, the Walt gets you to the stadiums and airport much quicker. And the views are almost identical to those of the Ben!

Coleen is right the bridge does have wonderful views I must say that I like Ben better however…
Neither is as cool as the George Washington Bridge — the wide stately bridge is great driving into NYC — I try to take the GWB even though it’s 20 minutes out of the way north then 20 minutes back down too — but if you go down broadway rather then take the henry hudson/​west side drive the views are very interesing from a sociological point of view — some streets could be mexico or south america — not a single english street sign — the diversity of NYC in a few blocks is striking!
Coming from Long Island to the Verinzano bridge is amazing for the view too…

The view of the Philly skyline is gorgeous coming over from NJ! Love this bridge cause it got me to the NJ aquarium quickly when I was volunteering and has taken me to amazing concerts at the Amphitheater.