Klingle Valley Bridge

The Klingle Valley Bridge is a steel-arch span crossing Connecticut Avenue in Northwest Washington that connects the Cleveland Park and Woodley Park neighborhoods. The structure displays characteristic Art Deco features with carefully designed ornaments and historic light fixtures positioned at each corner.

Built in 1931, the bridge replaced an earlier 1890 structure designed for streetcar suburb development. Architects Paul Philippe Cret and Ralph Modjeski created a span that improved transportation connections between the area's expanding residential neighborhoods.

The bridge serves as a visual anchor between two residential neighborhoods and displays the Art Deco style that characterized Washington's development in the 1930s. Visitors can observe the careful detailing of ornaments that reflect the design sensibilities of that era.

The bridge is best viewed in daylight to see the ornamental details and historic fixtures clearly. Both pedestrians and vehicles can cross it, and the surrounding sidewalks offer vantage points to observe the entire structure.

The four ornamental light fixtures at the corners were restored during a comprehensive rehabilitation between 2005 and 2008 while preserving their original 1931 design. These fixtures are among the least noticed details of the bridge, yet they are essential to its distinctive appearance.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Architects: Paul Philippe Cret

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 38.93222,-77.05667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08