John Philip Sousa Bridge, Washington D.C.

Name: John Philip Sousa Bridge
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#803 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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John Philip Sousa Bridge, Washington D.C.

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The John Philip Sousa Bridge, also known as the Sousa Bridge and the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, is a continuous steel plate girder bridge that carries Pennsylvania Avenue SE across the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., in the United States. The bridge is named for famous United States Marine Band conductor and composer John Philip Sousa, who grew up near the bridge's northwestern terminus. ()

Length: 1666 ftWidth: 72 ftCoordinates: 38°52'36"N, 76°58'40"W

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Southeast WashingtonWashington D.C. United States

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John Philip Sousa Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RFK Stadium, D.C. Armory, Anacostia Arts Center, Anacostia Neighborhood Library.

1 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
RFK Stadium, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.
0.8 miN
Sport, Sport venue
D.C. Armory, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • The D.C. Armory is an armory and a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the eastern United States, located in Washington, D.C. east of the U.S. Capitol building.
0.9 miSW
Museum
Anacostia Arts Center, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Anacostia Arts Center is a multi-use arts space located at 1231 Good Hope Road SE in the Anacostia Historic District of Washington, D.C.
0.8 miS
Library
Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Anacostia Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was opened to the public in 1942.
~1850 ftN
Cemetery
Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. is an early classical revival structure built 1832–34 with funds appropriated by the United States Congress to store the bodies of government officials and members of the public before burial.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Honfleur Gallery, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Honfleur Gallery located on Good Hope Road in the Anacostia Historic District neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is a gallery that was established in January 2007 by the Action to Rehabilitate Community Housing group.
1 miW
Street
Barracks Row, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • Barracks Row is a commercial strip along 8th Street SE in the Navy Yard neighborhood in the Southeast Quadrant of Washington, D.C. south of Eastern Market between M St. SE and Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The area takes its name from the Marine Barracks, which it faces along 8th Street SE.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Southeast, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Southeast is the southeastern quadrant of Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States, and is located south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street.
0.5 miE
Area
Anacostia Park, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Anacostia Park is operated by the United States National Park Service. It is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas, with over 1200 acres at multiple sites.
~1080 ftNW
Street
Barney Circle, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Barney Circle is a small residential neighborhood located between the west bank of the Anacostia River and the eastern edge of Capitol Hill in southeast Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~1600 ftN
Cemetery
Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Congressional Cemetery, officially Washington Parish Burial Ground, is a historic and active cemetery located at 1801 E Street, SE, in Washington, D.C. on the west bank of the Anacostia River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Philip Sousa Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Barney Circle, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Public Vault at the Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Anacostia Railroad Bridge, Washington D.C. (10 min walk).

How to get to John Philip Sousa Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Philip Sousa Bridge:

Metro

Potomac Avenue • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (14 min walk)
Stadium–Armory • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (18 min walk)

Bus

M • Lines: W6, W8 (36 min walk)
G • Lines: A4 (36 min walk)