Boulder Bridge, Historic arch bridge in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
Boulder Bridge spans Rock Creek with a reinforced concrete structure faced with large fieldstones, connecting both sides of the natural park with its distinctive design.
The Board of Control constructed Boulder Bridge in 1902 at a cost of $17,636, preceding the establishment of the National Park Service in the area.
The bridge design represents early twentieth-century infrastructure development that integrated architectural elements with the natural environment of public recreational spaces.
Visitors can access Boulder Bridge through multiple entry points, including the Rock Creek Park Nature Center parking area and nearby Picnic Grove number thirteen.
The structure incorporates fieldstones from outside the park into its concrete framework, positioned upstream from the former Blagden Mill location.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.94834,-77.04495
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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