Long Bridge, Washington D.C.

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

#86 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Long Bridge is the common name used for a series of three bridges connecting Washington, D.C. to Arlington, Virginia over the Potomac River. The first was built in 1808 for foot, horse and stagecoach traffic. Bridges in the vicinity were repaired and replaced several times in the 19th century. The current bridge was built in 1904 and substantially modified in 1942 and has only been used for railroad traffic. It is owned by CSX Transportation and is used by CSX freight trains, Amtrak intercity trains, and Virginia Railway Express commuter trains. Norfolk Southern Railway has trackage rights on the bridge but does not exercise those rights. In 2019 Virginia announced that it would help fund and build a new rail bridge parallel to the existing one to double its capacity, following the plans that have been studied by the District Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration since 2011. ()

Coordinates: 38°52'28"N, 77°2'20"W

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South ArlingtonWashington D.C. United States

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

Nearby attractions include: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Jefferson Memorial, East Potomac Park Golf Course, Martin Luther King.

0.9 miN
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stands as a solemn testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This poignant institution, dedicated to documenting, studying, and interpreting the history of the...
0.4 miN
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Jefferson Memorial stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Washington D.C., a tribute to one of the United States' most revered Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson. This stately monument, which features a statue of Jefferson, is nestled on the shores of the...
0.7 miE
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
0.9 miNW
Monument to civil rights leader
Martin Luther King, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • In the heart of Washington D.C. stands a poignant tribute to one of the most influential figures in American history: the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dedicated to the civil rights leader, this memorial is a solemn reminder of Dr.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
National Sylvan Theater, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C. USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, about 450 feet southeast of the Washington Monument.
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Maine Avenue Fish Market, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Maine Avenue Fish Market also known as the Fish Wharf, or simply, the Wharf, is an open-air seafood market in Southwest Washington, D.C. a local landmark and one of the few that remain on the east coast of the United States.
0.9 miN
Memorial, Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
District of Columbia War Memorial, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The District of Columbia War Memorial commemorates the citizens of the District of Columbia who served in World War I. Located on the National Mall, it was constructed in 1931 as a domed, peristyle Doric temple.
0.8 miNE
Waterfront
The Wharf, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Wharf is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. It contains the city's historic Maine Avenue Fish Market, hotels, residential buildings, restaurants, shops, parks, piers, docks and marinas, and live music venues.
~1130 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The George Mason Memorial is a memorial to Founding Father George Mason, the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that inspired the United States Bill of Rights.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Francis Case Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Francis Case Memorial Bridge is a steel beam bridge carrying Interstate 395 over the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It is an eight-lane bridge with a bicycle/pedestrian lane on the inbound side. It has two spans that split into three on the north side of the channel.
0.5 miW
Memorial, Sculpture
Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial, located in Lady Bird Johnson Park on Columbia Island in Washington, D.C. is a monument honoring sailors of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, the United States Merchant Marine, the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and others who died at sea during World War I and other times.

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Which popular attractions are close to Long Bridge?

Nearby attractions include George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), 14th Street Bridges, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Cuban Friendship Urn, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), George Mason Memorial, Washington D.C. (10 min walk).

How to get to Long Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Long Bridge:

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Pentagon Metro • Lines: 10A, 10E, 10N, 16A, 16C, 16E, 16L, 17B, 17G, 17H, 17K, 17L, 17M, 18G, 18H, 18J, 18P, 21A, 21D, 22A, 22C, 22F, 28F, 28G, 29C, 29G, 29W, 306, 393, 394, 395, 42, 599, 698, 7A, 7C, 7F, 7M, 7P, 7W, 7Y, 87, 87A, 87P, 87X, 8S, 8W, 8Z, At3, At4, Dale City OmniRide, Gainesville OmniRide, Lake Ridge OmniRide, Manassas OmniRide, Montclair OmniRide, South Route 1 OmniRide (23 min walk)
Army Navy Dr at S Eads St • Lines: 42, 87, 87A, 87P (28 min walk)

Metro

Pentagon • Lines: Bl, Yl (23 min walk)
Smithsonian • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (30 min walk)

Train

Crystal City (30 min walk)
L'Enfant (32 min walk)