Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

Theodore Roosevelt Bridge
Theodore Roosevelt Bridge in 2008
Coordinates	38°53′33″N 77°03′27″W / 38.8925°N 77.0575°W / 38.8925; -77.0575
Carries	7 lanes (1 reversible) of I-66 / US 50
Crosses	Potomac River
Locale	Washington, D.C. and the Rosslyn section of Arlington, Virginia
Other name(s)	Teddy Roosevelt Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Girder
Material	Steel, Concrete
History
Opened	June 23, 1964; 59 years ago (June 23, 1964)
Location

The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (also known as the Teddy Roosevelt Bridge, Roosevelt Bridge, or T.R. Bridge) is a bridge crossing the Potomac River which connects Washington, D.C., with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bridge crosses over Theodore Roosevelt Island, and carries Interstate 66/U.S. Route 50. The center lane in the bridge is reversible; the middle barrier is moved with a barrier transfer machine. It's operated eastbound during the morning rush hour from 6-11 am. The bridge is named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.