Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

.Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (also known as the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge) is located in Washington, D.C. It carries Interstate 66 and U.S. Highway 50 over the Potomac River, connecting Rosslyn, Virginia, with Washington near the Kennedy Center. The bridge crosses over Theodore Roosevelt Island.

The center lane in the bridge is reversible; the middle barrier is moved with a barrier transfer machine.

The bridge opened on June 23, 1964. It was named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919), 26th president of the United States (1901–1909).

External links

* Geographical coordinates: coord|38|53|32|N|77|03|34|W|
* [http://www.roadstothefuture.com/I66_VA_Desc.html Roads to the Future website]

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structure = Bridges
place = Potomac River
bridge = Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
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upstream = Francis Scott Key Bridge
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downstream = Arlington Memorial Bridge
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