Sydney Harbour Bridge

Construction detail of Sydney Harbour Bridge with Australia national flags on the bridge top and sky on the background. Sydney, Australia The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of both Sydney and Australia. The bridge is locally nicknamed The Coat Hanger because of its arch-based design.