John Harris Bridge

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John Harris Bridge/South Bridge
Carries	I-83
Crosses	Susquehanna River
Locale	Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Opening date	January 22, 1960
Maps and aerial photos

The John Harris Bridge, also known locally as the South Bridge, carries Interstate 83 across the Susquehanna River connecting downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and its western suburbs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The South Bridge officially opened on January 22, 1960 and was later widened to six lanes. The bridge was named in honor of John Harris, the founder of the city of Harrisburg.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society (November 29, 2006). Bridges on the Susquehanna River. harrisburgriverboat.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.

[edit] See also

• List of crossings of the Susquehanna River

Bridges of the Susquehanna River Upstream Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge John Harris Bridge Downstream Susquehanna River Bridge