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

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 KZbin: STILLFIN Instagram: stillfin1 Twitter: @STILLFIN1 #STILLFIN #scuba #diving #new #jersey #pennsylvania #Easton #Phillipsburg #adventure #bridge #ruins

[@blairmielnik8228]

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.

[@raceroth9419]

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.

[@crystal2030031609]

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]

very cool, love Lehigh valley history!

[@thejackal007]

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

[@ritchiemarsteller8884]

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]

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]

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

[@hughjazzole2037]

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

[@coalcrackerchris]

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]

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

[@hughjazzole2037]

Delaware side??This NJ/Pa!!

[@bogolyskeepingitreel]

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]

That’s awesome!

[@577buttfan]

Nice!!!

[@leonardhotea7379]

Awesome video

[@UDTGHOST420]

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

[@artielatzko9379]

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]

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[@grant8shelley523]

Great vidio still finn

[@STILLFIN]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@scottpreen9282]

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.

[@MacaqueStinx]

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.

[@NongNongHead]

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]

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

[@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt]

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

[@STILLFIN]

lol lots of food down there.

[@lonewolf2608]

I wouldn't eat anything out of that river.

[@monvidyo]

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.

[@breakingh2o311]

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]

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

[@rikart1]

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]

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.

[@viersdalehomestead2872]

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

[@albowyer5902]

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]

I caught many large mouth bass in that area.

[@omi_in_a_hellcat]

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 ?

[@jim3148]

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]

You need training and a certification to buy the air.

[@jim3148]

@@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.

[@gilvogt4440]

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

[@iamrichrocker]

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

[@STILLFIN]

Almost but lets not jinx it.

[@MrCRMapleFarm]

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]

Where at?

[@MrCRMapleFarm]

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

[@jeffhardick6731]

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

[@elusive_driver7206]

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

[@never2old-sd638]

Water was decent clear

[@STILLFIN]

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

[@jburnell5094]

from the 1955 flood

[@annagrieco7508]

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

[@STILLFIN]

That would be crazy to find someones home.

[@scottpreen9282]

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.

[@lesjones5684]

Older than dirt 😂😂😂

[@jburnell5094]

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

[@Bigdaddykp]

That catfish was huge