Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
Bridge in D.C. and the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.
The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (also known as the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge, or T.R. Bridge) is a bridge crossing the Potomac River which connects Washington, D.C., with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bridge crosses over Theodore Roosevelt Island, and carries Interstate 66/U.S. Route 50. The center lane in the bridge is reversible; the middle barrier is moved with a barrier transfer machine. It's operated eastbound during the morning rush hour from 6-11 am. The bridge is named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.
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Theodore Roosevelt Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 38°53′33″N 77°03′27″W |
Carries | 7 lanes (1 reversible) of I-66 / US 50 |
Crosses | Potomac River |
Locale | Washington, D.C. and the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia |
Other name(s) | Teddy Roosevelt Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Girder |
Material | Steel, Concrete |
History | |
Opened | June 23, 1964; 59 years ago (June 23, 1964) |
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