Anacostia Railroad Bridge
The Anacostia Railroad Bridge is a vertical lift railroad bridge crossing the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., United States. The bridge is owned by CSX Transportation.
Anacostia Railroad Bridge | |
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The Anacostia Railroad Bridge from the south in 2015, with Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium visible in the background | |
| Coordinates | 38.880076°N 76.971889°W |
| Carries | Railroad |
| Crosses | Anacostia River |
| Locale | Washington, D.C. |
| Owner | CSX Transportation |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | approx. 910 feet (280 m) |
| Width | 33 feet (10 m) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Clearance below | 5 feet (1.5 m) (lift span closed), 29 feet (8.8 m) (open) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1872; rebuilt 1972 |
| Location | |
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