The vertical clearance underneath the main arch span at the center is 64 feet at high tide. The minimum vertical clearance underneath the bascule span at high tide is approximately 54 feet. Any marine vessels that require a vertical clearance greater than that of the movable span in the normal closed position, must request a bridge opening. Upon which, traffic is stopped and the bascule span leaves are raised to permit the passage of the vessel. The bridge has navigation and obstruction lights installed at various locations to warn air and marine traffic of the structure.
Power is transferred along the bridge through submarine cables.
The bridge remains in service to the public through various weather conditions. Throughout its history the necessary repairs have been made to maintain safety on the bridge. Many equipment and facility upgrades have been made. The Ferry traveled from Tacony, on the Pennsylvania side, to Palmyra, on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The Pennsylvania dock was located midway between Tacony and Wissinoming and cost a total of 43,000 dollars to construct.