Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Bascule bridge between Alexandria and Oxon Hill, United States.
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge extends 2053 meters over the Potomac River and includes twelve traffic lanes plus separate pathways for people walking or cycling. The structure functions as a movable bascule bridge along Interstate 95, linking Alexandria in Virginia with Prince George's County in Maryland.
Traffic first crossed on December 28, 1961, when the original structure opened to meet growing regional needs. A major rebuild in 2006 brought wider lanes and an updated bascule system that requires less frequent activation for passing boats.
Named after the 28th president who supported better roads linking states together. Today the structure helps commuters and travelers move between Virginia and Maryland as part of the busy eastern corridor.
Around 250,000 vehicles use the crossing each day as part of Interstate 95 between Virginia and Maryland. Walkers and cyclists follow dedicated paths that allow safe passage over the river.
As the only Interstate crossing of its kind, the structure sits on the territory of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia at once. This arrangement means three different authorities share jurisdiction over separate sections, though the federal government coordinates operations.
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