Norfolk Southern James River Bridge, Richmond

#54 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

The Norfolk Southern James River Bridge is a bridge that carries Norfolk Southern Railway traffic over the James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The bridge was built by the Southern Railway. The bridge is over 2,000 feet long, and also spans over the western edge of Mayo Island. ()

Coordinates: 37°31'53"N, 77°25'54"W

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Downtown Richmond (Shockoe Slip)Richmond United States

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Norfolk Southern James River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
24 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
~1650 ftE
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
8 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
~1660 ftE
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
8 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
20 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~650 ftNE
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
4 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~1270 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
First Freedom Center, Richmond
7 min walk • The First Freedom Center is a 501 nonprofit located in Richmond, Virginia. Its mission is to commemorate and educate about freedom of religion and conscience as proclaimed in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
~1670 ftW
Bridge
Rivanna Subdivision Trestle, Richmond
9 min walk • The Rivanna Subdivision Trestle is a trestle in Richmond, Virginia at the end of the Rivanna Subdivision. The bridge is the upper level of Triple Crossing, and also crosses United States Routes 360.
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
30 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
20 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Executive Mansion, Richmond
13 min walk • The Virginia Governor's Mansion, better known as the Executive Mansion, is located in Richmond, Virginia, on Capitol Square and serves as the official residence of the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Designed by Alexander Parris, it is the oldest occupied governor's mansion in the United States.
~1070 ftW
Bridge
Peninsula Subdivision Trestle, Richmond
6 min walk • The Peninsula Subdivision Trestle is a railroad trestle in Richmond, Virginia on the Peninsula Subdivision of CSX Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Norfolk Southern James River Bridge?

Nearby attractions include CSX Bellwood Subdivision James River Bridge, Richmond (1 min walk), Triple Crossing, Richmond (2 min walk), Mayo Bridge, Richmond (3 min walk), James River Bridge, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Norfolk Southern James River Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norfolk Southern James River Bridge:

Train

Richmond Main Street (7 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (19 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (19 min walk)