One Tank Trips: Explore Dingmans Ferry Bridge's history

In tonight's one tank trips, we are visiting a bridge that's celebrating 125 years connecting communities. >> The Dingman's Ferry Bridge is a throwback to a simpler time where you're greeted with a friendly toll taker standing in the middle of the road and connecting the $2 toll by hand, unless of course you're going to church or funeral. Built in 1900, the Dingman's Ferry Bridge sits on the Delaware River connecting Pike and Sussex counties in the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. >> Action News content creator Bill Hartung and photographer Tom Kresmer takes us there tonight. >> There are a few things that make this bridge really special. One of them is that it is still privately owned. It's a bridge that has been here in this spot for 125 years. We don't accept easy pass. >> Good morning, young lady with the big money. >> We have toll collectors that actually stand in the road and they collect tolls by hand. So, it's a very personal interaction. >> What are you doing, man? >> Still here, baby. >> Oh, to interact with that guy back there is one of the best things you'll ever do in your life. >> Good morning, Smiley. Nice nails. Have a nice day. Drive safe. Smile. You're on candy camera. One, two, three. Drive safe every day, chief. >> The bridge is narrow. It was a railroad bridge and it was made into a bridge for autos. The rumbling that you can hear in the distance is boards that as they shrink. There's a little bit of space between the bolts and you're going to hear that little bit of movement. >> They love the view when they get to the middle and look down. Beautiful view. >> Doing a video. >> Yeah, >> they got the right guy. >> Have a good day, brother. drive safe and I really like this bridge and the people that's what makes it. >> Good morning. Have a nice day. Drive safe. Hi everybody. A lot of people also they tell you their problems and you you you kind of get to know them because you see them every day. Early day today. Get home safe. Have a good day. Good. Oh, look who it is. Hello sunshine. He thanks you. He calls you nice names. It's kind of one of the best things a part of your ride. >> Drive safe. Have a nice day. We hope that it gives them a smile on their way to work and a welcome home in the evening when they come back. >> Thank you, hun. Have a nice day. Drive safe. Byebye. >> Morning, my friend. Get home safe. Have a nice day. >> An amazing way to bring that story to life. A team effort by Action News photojournalist Tom Cretchmer and content creator Bill Hartung. If you're looking for someplace to go and would like to see all of our onetank trips, we've created a page on our website. You can check it out 6abc.comanktrips or scan the QR code on your screen to take you