Ship Channel Bridge, Houston

#120 among attractions in Houston

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The Sidney Sherman Bridge is a strutted girder bridge in Houston, Texas. It spans the Houston Ship Channel and carries the East Loop segment of Interstate 610 on the east side of the city. It is more popularly known as the 610 Bridge or The Ship Channel Bridge. ()

Opened: 1973 (51 years ago)Width: 152 ftCoordinates: 29°43'30"N, 95°15'59"W

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Interstate 610Eastside (Harrisburg - Manchester)Houston United States

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Ship Channel Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blaffer Art Museum, Gulfgate Center, Jacinto City, Palm Center.

4.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Blaffer Art Museum, Houston
117 min walk • The Blaffer Art Museum, nestled within the vibrant cultural landscape of Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary visual arts. As a part of the University of Houston, this museum offers a dynamic space that bridges the gap between...
2.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gulfgate Center, Houston
65 min walk • Gulfgate Center, a bustling shopping hub in Houston, United States, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to retail diversity and convenience. Strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and the 610 South Loop, this shopping center serves as a...
3.3 miNE
Area
Jacinto City, Houston
85 min walk • Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610.
4.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Palm Center, Houston
117 min walk • The Palm Center Business and Technology Center, commonly known as Palm Center, is a municipally-owned services complex in southeast Houston, Texas. It is 6 miles from NRG Stadium and is in proximity to the Third Ward area.
3.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Specialty museum, Museum
The Orange Show, Houston
90 min walk • Jeff McKissack, a mail carrier in Houston, Texas, transformed a small suburban lot near his wood-frame house into The Orange Show in honor of his favorite fruit.
4.5 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Hines College of Architecture, Houston
115 min walk • The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture was founded in 1956 and is one of twelve academic colleges of the University of Houston. It offers both undergraduate and graduate level degree programs. In March 1997, Gerald D.
2 miNE
City, Area
Galena Park, Houston
51 min walk • Galena Park is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 10,887 at the 2010 census.
4.5 miW
Tower
Moody Towers, Houston
116 min walk • Moody Towers are twin 18-story high-rise residence halls located in the Wheeler District on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, United States.
1.1 miSE
Harbor
Port of Houston, Houston
30 min walk • The Port of Houston is one of the world's largest ports and serves the metropolitan area of Houston, Texas. The port is a 50-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico.
4.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, Houston
119 min walk • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is a collaborative force based at the University of Houston.
4.6 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Cullen Performance Hall, Houston
118 min walk • Cullen Performance Hall is a concert hall located on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The hall, comprising the eastern half of the E. Cullen Building, was named in honor of Ezekiel W. Cullen, a former congressman for the Republic of Texas.