Arlington Memorial Bridge

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Arlington Memorial Bridge Description

The Arlington Memorial Bridge spans the Potomac River roughly in the point between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. It was built 1926 to 1932 by the McKim, Mead and White architectural firm. It is 2,163 feet (655m) long and 90 feet (27m) wide with a 60 foot (18m)-wide roadway and 15-foot (4.5m) sidewalks. There are nine arches over the river and each of the 32-41 foot thick piers are carved with bas-relief eagles.

Hobbies & Activities category: Dam, bridge, lock, waterway; National park