Underwater Bridge Found In The Delaware River - Easton, PA and Phillipsburg, New Jersey STILLFIN

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2 жыл бұрын

We went scuba diving in the Delaware River in search of the old Northampton Bridge that fell in the waterway back in the year 1955. Found the decaying ruins of what's left of the structure lying in between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Things to worry about if scuba diving this area is the current flowing from the North to the South can drift you under the North side of the bridge Remnants and entrap you underneath its dark and dangerous debris. So be careful when diving or swimming near this location. Enjoy the video. Follow me on all social media: Facebook: STILLFIN KZfaq: STILLFIN Instagram: stillfin1 Twitter: @STILLFIN1 #STILLFIN #scuba #diving #new #jersey #pennsylvania #Easton #Phillipsburg #adventure #bridge #ruins

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@blairmielnik8228 2 жыл бұрын

This wreckage was from the Northampton Street Bridge (Free Bridge) that still stands today. This bridge was built in 1895, the 1955 flood took out a section in the middle; this is the chunk that got taken out- they repaired the break with new steel. in 1956.

@crystal2030031609 11 ай бұрын

You found my goggles! 😂 This is awesome though! I always drive over the free bridge looking down wondering what’s down there!!!! Thank you for sharing!

@melissadee6688 Жыл бұрын

very cool, love Lehigh valley history!

@raceroth9419 3 ай бұрын

Loved it. Sereal feeling down there. Lived all my life, both side of bridge. The 55 flood has a long story in itself. Wish people wouldn't throw shit in the river, though.

@thejackal007 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Here's hoping that write up in Lehigh Valley Live brings more visitors to your channel!

@ritchiemarsteller8884 Жыл бұрын

So cool that you took the time out to make this video. It was awesome to see what it looked like under there. Lol

@wildheartwanders 2 жыл бұрын

The whole bridge as it stands today was built in 1842, after the original wood structure was washed out in a flood in 1841. The only part that was replaced since then is the center span, which was, indeed, pushed out by the record flood crest late in the evening of Friday, August 19, 1955. This and many other related events are chronicled in the book "Devastation on the Delaware: Stories and Images of the Deadly Flood of 1955," by author Mary Shafer.

@blairmielnik8228 2 жыл бұрын

Not exactly- check my comment. There were older bridges in this area as you note, the oldest from 1809.

@hughjazzole2037 Жыл бұрын

is the wooden bridge surviving underwater? or did it dissolve??

@577buttfan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@leonardhotea7379 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@coalcrackerchris 2 жыл бұрын

That was awsome!!! Ive been over the free bridge, and fished on the deleware lots of times...saw some cars and junk, but not this. Epic!!!!

@577buttfan 2 жыл бұрын

You where only a Mile away from my house. I heard about this but never saw it very cool!!!

@hughjazzole2037 Жыл бұрын

Delaware side??This NJ/Pa!!

@grant8shelley523 2 жыл бұрын

Great vidio still finn

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@UDTGHOST420 Жыл бұрын

Real cool seeing what's down I live in national park nj across from the ship year I never get to see what's down there .thanks

@bogolyskeepingitreel 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice dude!! You are correct...that section is from the '55 flood. I was waiting to see a Flathead.... i caught a 39lber from there. I also have some pics of the piece that comes up. A few summers ago when it was a draught and clear water. Thanks for sharing the view from underneath!!! Awesome footage brother!!!

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@artielatzko9379 2 жыл бұрын

That is a piece of the bridge that stands today. In 1955 the river rose about 40 feet. a barn came floating down the river and smashed into the bridge Taking 100 feet of the bridge out. The bridge was repaired. That is why no vehicle over 3 ton is allowed

@artielatzko9379 2 жыл бұрын

@MacaqueStinx 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that they never pulled it outta the river. That's so wild. Here I am passing over the thing on a daily basis, too.

@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt 2 жыл бұрын

That was cool!!! Catfish dinner anyone!!!

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

lol lots of food down there.

@lonewolf2608 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't eat anything out of that river.

@NongNongHead 2 жыл бұрын

Built in 1895 floods wiped out the center of it in 1955... back then, you could have explored through buildings under water. Bethlehem was in bad shape as well... the area where the musicfest big tent is, was all industrial, hotels, junk yards and houses until that flood. Cool video, your stuff is really interesting!

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoy them and thank you for the information.

@monvidyo Жыл бұрын

I know that a lot of boat anchors get lost in there. The Easton Firefighter divers used to bring them up during their diving exercises.

@scottpreen9282 Жыл бұрын

Love this the flood of 55 was powerful the damage it left behind. Cross the free Bridge hang a left they have it marked on the brick apartments right on N Main St how high the Delaware was.

@viersdalehomestead2872 Жыл бұрын

When the water is low and clear you can see this from the current bridge

@breakingh2o311 2 жыл бұрын

I like it! We have a collapsed bridge here in the American river. I have made several videos there. I have a few questions. What was the water temp? What was your max depth? Nice job on the vid. Keep up the good work.

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what the water temperature was but the max depth was about 16ft.

@albowyer5902 2 жыл бұрын

We lived next to Scott park we dove there in the late 50s with a diagram compressor retrieved copper wire and there was a light pole that was visible when water was low we just followed it down to the debris

@egold1006 Жыл бұрын

I caught many large mouth bass in that area.

@omi_in_a_hellcat 12 күн бұрын

I'm in NJ I want to get into this any suggestions on where I can get training locally or want to take me on a dive sometime ?

@rikart1 Жыл бұрын

the quality of the steel should be worth pulling out. I guess this part of why we pay tolls to just let it rust/pollute the water?

@lonewolf2608 Жыл бұрын

That bone I'm sure is from one of the victims that died in that river. Many people were not recovered from the flood of '55. I'm sure you would find more bones.

@gilvogt4440 2 жыл бұрын

That bikes been there since 1988.....ummm....so I heard.....

@jim3148 2 жыл бұрын

How did you guys get into scuba diving? Any training or just all self taught? I was thinking about getting into it as a hobby. Great channel and keep up the great work and always stay safe!!

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

You need training and a certification to buy the air.

@jim3148 2 жыл бұрын

@@STILLFIN I am from PA also, your channel really intrigues me a lot. May I ask where you got Certification? I am up around the Bloomsburg area. If your ever interest in doing some diving up here we have old rail road bridges and also the normal traffic ones. It would be the Susquehanna river.

@iamrichrocker 2 жыл бұрын

you are very cautious, and safety aware..but have you ever had a bad scare?

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

Almost but lets not jinx it.

@jeffhardick6731 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the old Bailey’s bridge seen it many times diving on it

@MrCRMapleFarm 2 жыл бұрын

That was great. New subscriber. I have a couple spots of interest for you to explore, if you haven't already. LOL. What's your comfort level as far as depths?

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

Where at?

@MrCRMapleFarm 2 жыл бұрын

@@STILLFIN Jersey, not far. You may or may not have leads already. I'll PM you.

@never2old-sd638 2 жыл бұрын

Water was decent clear

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

For muck diving the visibility wasn’t bad at all.

@elusive_driver7206 2 жыл бұрын

The free bridge collapsed during hurricane Diane sometime in the 50’s. I guess the remains are still down there. Could be wrong.

@jburnell5094 2 жыл бұрын

from the 1955 flood

@annagrieco7508 2 жыл бұрын

You will find alot in the river due to all the floods and find homes and cars and alot more

@STILLFIN 2 жыл бұрын

That would be crazy to find someones home.

@scottpreen9282 Жыл бұрын

Love to see some 60s hot rods early 70s a house would be interesting. If I'm right the flood of 06 I belive a house came down the river hitting the bridge but no damage.The whole crowd was thinking the bridge was gonna collapse.

@jburnell5094 2 жыл бұрын

also omg i saw you i thought you were some weirdo on the shore