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40 Photos: Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

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The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge opened for traffic in October 2012, connecting the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia.

It’s a toll road, but there’s a way to cross it for free thanks to its mile-long pedestrian walkway. The bridge provides some amazing views of the Elizabeth River and surrounding area, so it’s definitely worth the trip if you live in – or are visiting – Hampton Roads.

Shae recently walked the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge with Truffles and a couple of friends. They walked across from the Portsmouth side of the bridge, spent some time at the Elizabeth River Park on the Chesapeake side before heading back.

40 Photos Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

Here are 40 photos from their walk, including where to park your car, how to get to the bridge and how to find your way to the Elizabeth River Park on the other side.

1 - Park at the lot on the corner of Victory Blvd and Elm Ave in Portsmouth VA
1 – Park at the lot on the corner of Victory Blvd and Elm Ave in Portsmouth VA
2 - Leave the parking lot and head to the right
2 – Leave the parking lot and head to the right
3 - Walk up Elm Ave towards the bridge
3 – Walk up Elm Ave towards the bridge
4 - Keep heading towards the bridge
4 – Keep heading towards the bridge
5 - You'll soon reach the pedestrian entrance of the Jordan Bridge
5 – You’ll soon reach the pedestrian entrance of the Jordan Bridge
6 - At the bridge's entrance you'll see this start line
6 – At the bridge’s entrance you’ll see this start line
7 - Off to the right is an industrial park
7 – Off to the right is an industrial park
8 - Despite the photo, the incline isn't very steep to walk up
8 – Despite the photo, the incline isn’t very steep to walk up
9 - You'll be able to keep track of your progress as you walk along
9 – You’ll be able to keep track of your progress as you walk along
10 - Off to the left is Norfolk Naval Ship Yard
10 – Off to the left is Norfolk Naval Ship Yard
11 - The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge gives you some great views out over the Elizabeth River
11 – The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge gives you some great views out over the Elizabeth River
12 - Walking with friends
12 – Walking with friends
13 - At the halfway point!
13 – At the halfway point!
14 - This is where the walk gets easier as you're heading downhill
14 – This is where the walk gets easier as you’re heading downhill
15 - You're almost there...
15 – You’re almost there…
16 - Some more beautiful views of the surrounding area
16 – Some more beautiful views of the surrounding area
17 - Nearing the end...
17 – Nearing the end…
18 - Coming up to the mile marker...
18 – Coming up to the mile marker…
19 - And you've now walked a mile - the length of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
19 – And you’ve now walked a mile – the length of the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
20 - If you're not ready to walk back, head round the corner to the right
20 – If you’re not ready to walk back, head round the corner to the right
21 - Walk down this path (the bridge will be up to your right)
21 – Walk down this path (the bridge will be up to your right)
22 - You'll walk back under the bridge
22 – You’ll walk under the bridge
23 - After a minute or two you'll come to Elizabeth River Park in Chesapeake
23 – After a minute or two you’ll come to Elizabeth River Park in Chesapeake
24 - There are two enclosed dog parks - one for larger dogs and one for small dogs
24 – There are two enclosed dog parks – one for larger dogs and one for small dogs
25 - You have to pay a $10 membership fee per year to access the dog parks
25 – You have to pay a $10 membership fee per year to access the dog parks
26 - There's a park area with exercise equipment
26 – There’s a park area with exercise equipment
27 - There's also a children's playground
27 – There’s also a children’s playground
28 - The bridge can provide some much needed shade in the summer
28 – The bridge can provide some much needed shade in the summer
29 - There's a Snack Shack where you can buy food and beverages and use their restrooms
29 – There’s a Snack Shack where you can buy food and beverages and use their restrooms
30 - Right next to the Snack Shack is a covered picnic area
30 – Right next to the Snack Shack is a covered picnic area
31 - There's also a gazebo and plenty of grassy areas to walk a dog
31 – There’s also a gazebo and plenty of grassy areas to walk a dog
32 - The Elizabeth River Park also provides some beautiful views of the river and the Jordan Bridge
32 – The Elizabeth River Park also provides some beautiful views of the river and the Jordan Bridge
33 - You'll be able to see this raised bridge from the park
33 – You’ll be able to see this raised bridge from the park
34 - There's a walking path all around the park
34 – There’s a walking path all around the park
35 - Eventually it was time to return to the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge to head back to Portsmouth
35 – Eventually it was time to return to the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge to head back to Portsmouth
36 - Almost at the start of the pedestrian walking route on the bridge
36 – Almost at the start of the pedestrian walking route on the bridge
37 - The start line for the walk back
37 – The start line for the walk back
38 - There's a QR code you can scan to enhance your walk
38 – There’s a QR code you can scan to enhance your walk
39 - You might need a little breather if you're a puppy with short legs
39 – You might need a little breather if you’re a puppy with short legs
40 - You'll soon be back in Portsmouth
40 – You’ll soon be back in Portsmouth

Question

Have you walked the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge? If so, what’s your favorite part of the walk? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

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  1. Donna Sipes says

    I walk the Jordan bridge 5 days a week. It’s a wonderful form of exercise. The views are fantastic. I highly recommend it.

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  2. albert a joseph says

    i am 89 and i drive from camden nc occasionly just to take the hike across the bridge. fantastic treat and you can’t beat the price.

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  4. Graham says

    Thanks for the write up, I wasn’t sure where it was ok to park on the Portsmouth side without getting towed 😋

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