Construction of Arlington Memorial Bridge

The Arlington Memorial Bridge construction involved creating a 2,163-foot-long masonry, steel, and stone arch structure across the Potomac River, featuring a central bascule span.

The seven-year construction project, beginning in 1925 after decades of planning, concluded in January 1932 under President Herbert Hoover's administration.

The bridge design incorporated monumental statues depicting valor and sacrifice by sculptor Leo Friedlander, connecting Arlington National Cemetery with the Lincoln Memorial.

The construction project required extensive modifications to both river banks, including the enlargement of an island and creation of new access points to surrounding areas.

Workers faced numerous challenges during construction, including foundation difficulties in the Potomac River and the complex installation of the mechanical drawbridge system.

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Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13