George N. Wade Memorial Bridge, Road bridge in Harrisburg, United States.
The George N. Wade Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg that connects East Pennsboro Township with the downtown area. The structure includes six main traffic lanes plus collector roads with multiple ramp connections serving the highway network.
The bridge opened in 1970 and was named after George N. Wade, a Pennsylvania State Senator who served from 1941 until his death in 1974. It represented a major infrastructure project to improve transportation connections in the state capital region.
The structure represents Pennsylvania's commitment to infrastructure development, connecting communities across the Susquehanna River in the state capital region.
This bridge is part of Interstate 81 and carries thousands of vehicles daily moving between regions to the north and south. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so patience is advisable when crossing.
The bridge width varies between about 110 feet (33 meters) and 230 feet (70 meters) to accommodate different traffic lanes and collector roads with varying sizes. This unusual shape allows it to handle the complex highway traffic flow efficiently.
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