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Key Bridge
Francis Scott Key Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

US-29 Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,792 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1925 By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Day Labor

This attractive arch bridge is also noted as a rare example of a Melan type arch bridge with solid steel reinforcing.

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 Kilometers)

I-66 and US-50 (Curtis Memorial Parkway) Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Metal Cantilever Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame,

Length: 1,616 ft. Main Span: 222 ft. Roadway: 84 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1964 By: McCloskey and Company

This large bridge is noted for its arched, riveted girders which feature a pin and hanger cantilever design.

Boundary Channel Extension Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 Kilometers)

Memorial Avenue Over Boundary Channel, George Washington Parkway, and Washington Boulevard in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1932 By: N. P. Severin of Chicago, Illinois and W. J. Douglas

This attractive concrete arch bridge connects Arlington Memorial Bridge to Arlington Memorial Cemetery.

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Arlington Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2.1 Kilometers)

Memorial Avenue Over Potomac River in Washington: District of Columbia, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,057 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Hunkin-Conkey Construction Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

The National Park Service chose to demolish and replace the main span of this bridge, one of the most beautiful and unique bascule spans in the world.

Tidal Basin Bridge
Ohio Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 Kilometers)

Ohio Drive Over Tidal Basin in Washington: District of Columbia, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1909 By: Alexander and Repass of Des Moines, Iowa and United States Army Corps of Engineers and Nathan C. Wyeth

This bridge was built as part of a tidal gate system to control water levels, and is noted for its cast iron fascia.

I-395 George Washington Memorial Parkway Overpass 2
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

I-395 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) Over George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington: Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 166 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is one of two stone-faced concrete rigid-frame overpass bridges in this area.

14th Street Bridge
Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4 Kilometers)

14th Street (I-395 Northbound) Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,434 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This long bridge contains a bascule span that no longer operates but is noted for its heavy, riveted construction.

I-395 George Washington Memorial Parkway Overpass 1
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4 Kilometers)

I-395 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway) Over George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington: Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is one of two stone-faced concrete rigid-frame overpass bridges in this area.

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Long Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX, Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express) Over Potomac River in Washington and Arlington: District of Columbia and Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,529 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Roadway: 28.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This impressive railroad swing bridge stands out as unusual among the collection of bridges in Washington, DC.

George Washington Memorial Parkway Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX, Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express) Over George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington: Arlington County, Virginia, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is an attractive arched plate girder overpass that appears to date to before 1935.

Capital Crescent Trail Bridge
Arizona Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.7 Miles (4.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Capital Crescent Rail-Trail) Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Canal Road in Washington: District of Columbia, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss,

Length: 342 ft. Main Span: 223 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of the most significant bridges in the District, this rare railroad Whipple truss and skewed Pratt truss has been preserved for pedestrian use.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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