Taft Bridge, Neoclassical concrete bridge in Woodley Park, United States
The Taft Bridge extends 274 meters across Rock Creek gorge with massive concrete arches connecting Woodley Park and Kalorama neighborhoods along Connecticut Avenue.
The construction of this monumental structure began in 1897 under engineer George S. Morison and reached completion in 1907 as the largest concrete bridge worldwide.
Four concrete lions by sculptor Roland Hinton Perry guard both ends of the bridge, while twenty-four iron lampposts with eagles line its span.
The bridge carries vehicles and pedestrians on Connecticut Avenue, forming a principal connection between residential areas north of Rock Creek and central Washington DC.
The bridge earned recognition in 2003 on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as the first unreinforced concrete structure of this scale.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1897
Architects: George S. Morison
Official opening: 1907
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Length: 274.5 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 38.92165,-77.05037
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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