Key Bridge, Washington D.C.

Name: Key Bridge
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#120 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, more commonly known as the Key Bridge, is a six-lane reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S. Route 29 traffic across the Potomac River between the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia, and the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Completed in 1923, it is Washington's oldest surviving road bridge across the Potomac River. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°4'12"W

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North Arlington (North Highland)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Key Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Jesuit Community Cemetery.

0.5 miE
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
12 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
0.9 miSE
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
~1620 ftN
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
12 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1280 ftN
View point
Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Exorcist steps, which used to be called the "Hitchcock steps," are concrete stairs, continuing 36th Street, descending from the corner of Prospect St and 36th St NW, down to a small parking lot, set back from the intersection of M Street NW, Canal Rd NW, and Whitehurst Freeway NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1900 ftN
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
0.5 miS
Park
Freedom Park, Arlington
14 min walk • Freedom Park is a two block long elevated linear park in the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia. It was built on an elevated concrete structure originally constructed for use as an automobile overpass, and as such, rises above and over the surrounding streets.
~1910 ftE
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Key Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Potomac Boat Club, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Francis Scott Key Memorial, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Georgetown Car Barn, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C. (7 min walk).

How to get to Key Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Key Bridge:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (7 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (10 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (28 min walk)