John Harris Bridge, Harrisburg

#35 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The John Harris Bridge, also known locally as the South Bridge, carries Interstate 83 and the Capital Beltway across the Susquehanna River connecting downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and its western suburbs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The bridge officially opened on January 22, 1960 and was later widened to six lanes. It was named in honor of John Harris, the founder of the city of Harrisburg. Since 1997, the bridge was designated to carry the Capital Beltway which loops the Harrisburg metropolitan area. ()

Coordinates: 40°14'50"N, 76°52'46"W

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LemoyneHarrisburg United States

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John Harris Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, City Island.

1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
26 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.8 miNW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
22 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
0.9 miN
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
24 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.8 miNW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
20 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
25 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
0.9 miN
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
23 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
17 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
21 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Harrisburg
19 min walk • The Market Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miN
Church
Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg
22 min walk • Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge is a currently unused railroad bridge. The bridge links downtown Harrisburg, City Island, and the western suburbs of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Harris Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Dock Street Dam, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge, Harrisburg (6 min walk), Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge, Harrisburg (12 min walk), Shipoke, Harrisburg (14 min walk).

How to get to John Harris Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Harris Bridge:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (23 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (25 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (27 min walk)