Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge, Harrisburg
Facts and practical information
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge carries Norfolk Southern rail lines across the Susquehanna River between Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Some of its concrete piers encase stone masonry piers from an earlier truss bridge on this site, completed in 1891 by the Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh Railroad, which was then acquired by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad to connect its Harrisburg and Lurgan lines. The current structure was constructed from 1920 to 1924 by replacing the trusses with concrete arches one track at a time. The bridge has fifty-one concrete arches, three more than the nearby Rockville Bridge. ()
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Philadelphia & Reading Railroad 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge?
How to get to Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- Market Street Transfer Station (19 min walk)
- FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (22 min walk)
Train
- Harrisburg (24 min walk)