| Theodore Roosevelt Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Teddy Roosevelt Bridge |
| Carries | Interstate 66, U.S. Highway 50 |
| Crosses | Potomac River |
| Locale | Washington, D.C. |
| Design | Girder |
| Material | Steel, Concrete |
| Opened | June 23, 1964 |
The 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 near the Kennedy Center, connecting the Rosslyn area of Arlington, Virginia, with Washington. The bridge crosses over Theodore Roosevelt Island, and crosses the Fall Line,[1] with the Virginia end of the bridge being in the Piedmont Plateau physiographic province, and the Washington end being in the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
The center lane in the bridge is reversible; the middle barrier is moved with a barrier transfer machine.
The bridge is named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919), 26th president of the United States (1901–1909); it opened on June 23, 1964.
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