Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Baton Rouge

Name: Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Address: Baton Rouge, United States

#30 among attractions in Baton Rouge

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The Horace Wilkinson Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 10 in Louisiana across the Mississippi River from Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish to Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish. Around the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area, the bridge is more commonly known as the "New Bridge" because it is the younger of the two bridges that cross the river in Baton Rouge, downstream of the older Huey P. Long Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Length: 4550 ftWidth: 80 ftCoordinates: 30°26'22"N, 91°11'47"W

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Horace Wilkinson Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old State Capitol, Louisiana State Capitol, Belle of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Cathedral.

0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge
17 min walk • The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
1.3 miNE
Landmark building with a viewing deck
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge
33 min walk • The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
12 min walk • The Belle of Baton Rouge is a riverboat casino and hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
1 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Church
St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge
27 min walk • St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
30 min walk • The Capitol Park Museum is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 660 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are two permanent exhibits on the history and culture of Louisiana. The building was designed by New Orleans-based design studio Eskew Dumez Ripple and exhibits were created by Christopher Chadbourne & Associates.
0.5 miNE
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
USS Kidd, Baton Rouge
12 min walk • USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge
31 min walk • The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol.
0.6 miNE
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge
15 min walk • Raising Cane's River Center is an entertainment complex in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Opened in 1977, the complex includes: an arena, ballroom, exhibition center, theatre and library. The venue hosts over 500 events per year. In 2016, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers signed a 10-year naming rights agreement for the River Center.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
22 min walk • The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, home of Preserve Louisiana, is located at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used as Louisiana's official gubernatorial residence between 1930 and 1963; a new residence was completed in 1963.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Magnolia Mound Plantation, Baton Rouge
28 min walk • The Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a French Creole house constructed in 1791 near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Many period documents refer to the plantation as Mount Magnolia.
0.9 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
22 min walk • The St. James Episcopal Church, located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Although Episcopalians began gathering in 1819, St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Horace Wilkinson Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge (12 min walk), USS Kidd, Baton Rouge (12 min walk), The 13th Gate, Baton Rouge (13 min walk), Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge (15 min walk).

How to get to Horace Wilkinson Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Horace Wilkinson Bridge:

Bus

North Blvd Transit Hub (18 min walk)
FlixBus Baton Rouge • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (20 min walk)