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Anacostia Railroad Bridge
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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.[1]
Not to be confused with Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge.
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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 / 38.880076; -76.971889 |
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 |
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