Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.

Name: Arlington Memorial Bridge
Address: Memorial Dr., Washington D.C., 20037, United States

#73 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Arlington Memorial Bridge is a Neoclassical masonry, steel, and stone arch bridge with a central bascule that crosses the Potomac River at Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. First proposed in 1886, the bridge went unbuilt for decades thanks to political quarrels over whether the bridge should be a memorial, and to whom or what. Traffic problems associated with the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in November 1921 and the desire to build a bridge in time for the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington led to its construction in 1932. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1932 (92 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismLength: 2163 ftCoordinates: 38°53'14"N, 77°3'19"W

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Memorial Dr.South Arlington (Arlington National Cemetary)Washington D.C. 20037 United States

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Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Memorial, West Potomac Park, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arlington Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include John Ericsson National Memorial, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Statue of Abraham Lincoln, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, Washington D.C. (11 min walk).

How to get to Arlington Memorial Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arlington Memorial Bridge:

Metro

Arlington Cemetery • Lines: Bl (12 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (25 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (22 min walk)
14th St N at N Meade St • Lines: 61A, 61B (23 min walk)