Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge, Vertical-lift road bridge in Prince George County, Virginia, US.
The Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge spans 360 feet across the James River, connecting Prince George County and Charles City County near Hopewell.
The bridge, opened in 1966, replaced the existing ferry service and underwent complete reconstruction after a collision with SS Marine Floridian in 1977.
Named after Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, who maintained strong connections to his birth state of Virginia.
The bridge operates with a vertical lift mechanism that raises to allow ships passage while serving as a vital transportation link on State Route 156.
The bridge towers host nesting boxes for peregrine falcons, contributing to the repopulation of this species throughout Virginia.
Official opening: 1966
GPS coordinates: 37.31889,-77.22389
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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