{"id":62,"date":"2026-01-28T21:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belllofts.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:48:32","slug":"hidden-gems-near-the-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belllofts.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/28\/hidden-gems-near-the-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems Near The Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Shaky Bridge in Trenton, NJ, is a historic 20-to-25-foot pedestrian suspension bridge designed by John A. Roebling in the 19th century as part of a demonstration project, and later gifted to Trenton, NJ. Some claim it’s a miniature replica of one of Roebling’s more famous projects, either the Brooklyn Bridge or the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge.<\/p>\n

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The Shaky Bridge design features two white wooden towers, a wooden plank deck and thick, black steel cables.  The Shaky Bridge sways and shakes when crossed. The concrete culvert beneath the wooden planks carries the effluent from the Trenton Water Works Filtration plant, which is located just a few yards away.<\/p>\n

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The Shaky Bridge was restored and re-dedicated in October 2022. It's located at the east end of Trenton's Stacy Park. Easiest access is through the adjacent Trenton Water Works filtration plant on NJ 29.<\/p>\n

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Despite its small size, it is a recognized landmark representing the engineering legacy of the Roebling family in Trenton. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Shaky Bridge in Trenton, NJ, is a historic 20-to-25-foot pedestrian suspension bridge designed by John A. Roebling in the 19th century as part of a demonstration project, and later gifted to Trenton, NJ. Some claim it’s a miniature replica of one of Roebling’s more famous projects, either the Brooklyn Bridge or the Niagara Falls… <\/p>\n