000-5823

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Arlington (County)

VLR Listing Date

1995-10-18

NRHP Listing Date

1996-03-01

NHL Listing Date

NA

NRHP Reference Number

96000199

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, spanning the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, is a skillfully designed reinforced concrete arch bridge. Originally constructed to provide automotive, trolley, and pedestrian transit, the bridge has served as an important link between Washington and northern Virginia. Nathan C. Wyeth designed the bridge in 1916 and construction was completed in 1923. The structure is noteworthy for its elegant and simple Classical design.

Last Updated: March 24, 2023

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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark

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