Bridgeport, Pennsylvania
Bridgeport is a borough of 5,174 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1800.
Why visit Bridgeport
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 71 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Diamond Run Viaduct, Fayette Street Bridge, Bridge in Upper Merion Township and Central Norristown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bridgeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States, 18 mi (29 km) north of Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River. Former industries included paper, flour, cotton, woolen mills, steel works, and brickyards. Bridgeport is 6 mi (9.7 km) east of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. In 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington and the Continental Army passed through Bridgeport on their way to their winter encampment in Valley Forge.
From the Wikipedia article Bridgeport, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Diamond Run Viaduct
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Fayette Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Road bridge over the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in West Conshohocken and Connaughtown
Schuylkill River Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks13
Bridge in Upper Merion Township
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Central Norristown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
David Rittenhouse Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
Gen. Thomas J. Stewart Memorial Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Globe Knitting Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
King of Prussia Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Inn in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Poplar Lane
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Washington Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
West Norristown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Barley Sheaf Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Hanging Rock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company 9/11 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Monument
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Simmons/MLK Park Complex
Park · 0.9 mi
Part of the park complex located at Oak Street and Arch Street with basketball courts, Martin Luther King Open Air Stage Plaza, Water...
sunrise-sunset
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes71
Forever Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
Authentic Sichuan Chinese Restaurant
314 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
August Moon
Restaurant · Korean, Japanese · 0.6 mi
300 East Main Street, Norristown
Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,16:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:00,16:30-21:30; Sa...
Bei Jing Chinese Food
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
130 East Marshall Street, Norristown
Mo-Fr 13:00-24:30, Sa 13:00-24:00, Su 13:00-24:30
Kabuki
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.0 mi
180 East Dekalb PIke, King of Prussia
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 12:30-21:30
Little Sicily Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
26 Crooked Lane, King of Prussia
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su off
Rocco's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
1339 Sandy Hill Road, Norristown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Salvatore’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
221 North Henderson Road, King of Prussia
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su off
Taphouse 23
Bar and pub · American · 0.4 mi
266 East 4th Street, Bridgeport
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Taqueria La Michoacana
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
301 East Main Street, Norristown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Main Street Cafe
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
215 East Main Street, Norristown
Mo-Fr 05:30-14:30; Sa 06:00-14:30; Su off
59 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship33
Plymouth Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
First Presbyterian Church at Norristown
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.8 mi
113 East Airy Street, Norristown
Valley Forge Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.5 mi
191 Town Center Road, King of Prussia
Theist Temple Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ · 0.9 mi
535 East Marshall Street, Norristown
Evangel Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.1 mi
810 East Marshall Street, Norristown
Grace Tabernacle SDA Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.1 mi
603 East Elm Street, Norristown
New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church
Church · Charismatic · 1.0 mi
200-206 East Oak Street, Norristown
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Healthcare9
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1350 Powell Street, Norristown
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1336 Powell Street, Norristown
Map of Bridgeport
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norristown (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Norristown 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Swedeland 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- King of Prussia 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- West Conshohocken 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Blue Bell 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ardmore 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Berwyn 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Ambler 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Haverford College 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Bala Cynwyd 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, MontCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 6-5-2019 Bridgeport’s Borough Hall Under Construction - 48013582538, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 6-5-2019 Bridgeport’s Borough Hall Under Construction - 48013657682, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 6-5-2019 Bridgeport’s Borough Hall Under Construction - 48013657802, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, Montgomery Township Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeport Fire Co No 1, MontCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall 2, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, War Memorial, MontCo PA 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, War Memorial, MontCo PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, Police Memorial, MontCo PA 05, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Borough Hall, MontCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- District Court Bldg, Bridgeport, MontCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Post Office, MontCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Forth St 200 Bridgeport, MontCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport Post Office, MontCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 6-5-2019 Bridgeport’s Borough Hall Under Construction - 48013658082, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 6-5-2019 Bridgeport’s Borough Hall Under Construction - 48013571186, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Backside of the Bridgeport townhouses, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Townhouses in Bridgeport at Union and Grove Streets, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Forth St 137 Bridgeport, MontCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 EB Bridgeport PA, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport, PA Veterinary Hospital, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport National Bank, Bridgeport, PA, JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parking meter Bridgeport PA, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport station 2017, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front St Bridgeport, MontCo PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front St Bridgeport, MontCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking NNE from Bridgeport station with Bullet car 201 pulling away (1968), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- US 202 nb in Bridgeport, PA approaching PA 23, Aug 2022, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Train of "Strafford" cars on Bridgeport-Norristown Viaduct in 1968, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- US 202 NB past 8th Street Bridgeport, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 23 wb in Bridgeport, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-28 11 04 41 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) just west of U.S. Route 202 (Dekalb Street) in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-28 10 22 09 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) just west of Schuylkill Parkway in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Demolition Bridgeport church 3, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demolition Bridgeport church 1, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Demolition Bridgeport church 2, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norristown PA Castle, Smallbones, CC0
- Armory Norristown Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bridge in Upper Merion Township 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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