M Street Bridge

M Street Bridge is a road bridge in Northwest Washington that spans Rock Creek and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. It connects Georgetown to the Foggy Bottom neighborhood and carries both vehicle traffic and pedestrians on its steel structure.

The original structure was built in 1788 as a wooden bridge by Georgetown, marking the first bridge construction in what is now the District of Columbia. A modern steel design eventually replaced the earlier wooden construction as the city's infrastructure developed.

The bridge connects two distinct neighborhoods with their own characters and architectural styles. Pedestrians and drivers use this crossing daily as a natural link between different parts of the city.

The bridge sits above a park and stream system that makes the surrounding area accessible for exploration. Visitors can cross on foot or by car while enjoying the green landscape around Rock Creek.

The modern steel design was built despite concerns from the Commission of Fine Arts. This disagreement ultimately led to the passage of the Shipstead-Luce Act of 1930, which established rules for how structures could be designed in the city.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1788

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 38.90528,-77.05583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42