Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge stretches 1,600 feet across the Anacostia River with three sets of parallel white arches and dual pedestrian paths.

Built in 2021 to replace the 1950 South Capitol Street Bridge, this structure represents a major infrastructure upgrade for the District of Columbia.

The bridge name honors Frederick Douglass, who lived in Anacostia from 1878 and became a leading voice in the American abolitionist movement.

Six traffic lanes connect South Capitol Street to Interstate 295 and Suitland Parkway, serving over 77,000 daily commuters crossing the Anacostia River.

The construction required 1,300 workers and stands as the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Washington D.C.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.86731,-77.00897

Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:37