Key Bridge (Washington, D.C.)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Key Bridge (Washington, D.C.) built?1923
2. What is the material?Reinforced concrete
3. What is the historical designation?National Register of Historic Places (1996)
4. What is the Key Bridge in Washington, D.C.?The Key Bridge is a big stone and concrete bridge that carries cars over the Potomac River, connecting Arlington, Virginia, with Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It is the oldest road bridge that still exists in the city.
5. Who is the bridge named after and why?It is named after Francis Scott Key, the poet who wrote the words of the U.S. national anthem, "The Star‑Spangled Banner." Naming the bridge honors his contribution to American history.

Reinforced Concrete: A composite material in construction, combining concrete's compressive strength with steel's tensile strength for enhanced structural integrity.
Arch Bridge: A bridge that employs an arch as its primary structural element, transferring loads to abutments at either side.
National Register of Historic Places: The official list of U.S. historic properties deemed worthy of preservation, serving as the nation's official record of cultural heritage.
U.S. Route 29: A major north-south U.S. Highway that runs from Pensacola, Florida, to the Canadian border in New York.