Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cantilever Bridge

Transportation Walk

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2019

1. Cantilever Bridge Marker

Inscription. Cantilever bridges carry heavy loads. The structure is built out symmetrically from each pier. The landward side is anchored and the other side may support an intermediate truss or be joined to the next cantilever.

Erected by U.S. Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Transportation Walk series list.

Location. 38° 52.526′ N, 77° 0.207′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Navy Yard. Marker can be reached from New Jersey Avenue Southeast north of Tingey Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1956 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (here, next to this marker); 1947 (a few steps from this marker); 1958 (a few steps from this marker); Flight Path (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1956 (a few steps from this marker); Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer / Lockheed Vega / P-51 Mustang Fighter / Bell-47 Flyer / Global Flyer

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(a few steps from this marker); 1960 / 2000 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Cantilever Bridge Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2019

2. Cantilever Bridge Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.