Whitney Young Memorial Bridge, Road bridge in Washington, D.C., United States.
The Whitney Young Memorial Bridge extends 1,800 feet across the Anacostia River with six lanes measuring 82 feet wide and fifteen distinct spans.
Originally named East Capitol Street Bridge in 1955, the structure received its current designation in 1974 to commemorate civil rights leader Whitney Young.
The bridge name honors Whitney Young, who led the National Urban League and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for civil rights advocacy.
Located at East Capitol Street Southeast near RFK Memorial Stadium, this bridge carries thousands of vehicles daily between eastern and western Washington neighborhoods.
The structure features fourteen concrete piers supporting steel plate girders, with specific markers visible only from eastbound traffic lanes.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.88980,-76.96500
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:22
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