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General Information

Beginning of works: 1926
Completion: 16 January 1932
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Segmental arch bridge
Bascule bridge
Function / usage: Road bridge
Material: Reinforced concrete bridge
bascule span:
Steel bridge
Architectural style: Neoclassical

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , ,
Crosses:
  • Potomac River
Coordinates: 38° 53' 14.86" N    77° 3' 18.54" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

main span 65.88 m
total length 652.09 m

Materials

arches reinforced concrete
bascule span steel
veneer stone

Chronology

28 February 1961

The bascule span is opened for the last time. Since the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge immediately upstream which does not have a movable span, large vessels can no longer use the Potomac river at this location.

Participants

Design
Architecture

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  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20001279
  • Published on:
    07/02/2001
  • Last updated on:
    28/11/2018
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