Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge, Railway bridge in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge spans across the Anacostia River with two parallel tracks supporting freight and passenger train services.
The original bridge, constructed by the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad in 1905, underwent significant reconstruction in 1972 to meet modern transportation requirements.
The railroad bridge represents an essential connection in the Northeast Corridor, linking Washington D.C. with major metropolitan areas along the eastern seaboard.
A bridge tender stationed at Benning Rail Yard controls the vertical lift mechanism, allowing boats to pass underneath while managing train traffic above.
During the Chesapeake-Potomac hurricane of 1933, a train derailment on this bridge led to a locomotive and several cars falling into the Anacostia River.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Official opening: 1905
GPS coordinates: 38.91703,-76.94365
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:51
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