The Walnut St Bridge was originally built in 1890 to carry vehicle traffic from Harrisburg City to West Shore. In 1972, after hurricane Agnes, the bridge was closed to motor vehicles. In 1996 a rapid snow and ice thaw created conditions for flooding. Very high waters combined with large ice flows eventually caused the collapse of 3 sections of the bridge on the West Shore side of City Island. Thankfully the portion connecting Harrisburg to City Island survived.

It's nice being able to park at City Island, walk around the island then cross the Walnut St Bridge to grab dinner in Harrisburg, enjoy the annual ArtsFest or any of the many other events throughout the year.

Walnut Street and Market Street Bridges

Here we have the Market Street Bridge. Just beyond is the Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge and if you look close you can see the supports for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge

Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge from the Harrisburg shore.

Under the Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge looking downstream to the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge.