M Street Bridge, Road bridge in Northwest Washington, D.C., United States.
The M Street Bridge spans across Rock Creek and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, connecting the neighborhoods of Georgetown and Foggy Bottom.
Built in 1788 as a wooden structure by the City of Georgetown, this crossing marked the first bridge construction within the present District of Columbia.
The bridge location represents a meeting point between two distinct Washington neighborhoods, each with its own architectural and social characteristics.
The structure carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic at an elevation of 5 meters, providing essential connectivity between major commercial districts.
The current steel-girder design proceeded despite opposition from the Commission of Fine Arts, leading to the establishment of the Shipstead-Luce Act in 1930.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1788
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: 38.90528,-77.05583
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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