Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge

Sebastian Feldmann

just another bridge, nothing special

willku9000

Definitely a nice looking bridge with a great view, but it’s very long not very walkable, Acrophobia (fear of Heights) triggering with how wide apart the bars are on the side safety fence things making me worry about dropping my phone and you always have to be on the lookout for people rushing by on bikes when you’re on foot. It’s not much better in the car with multiple parts of it being incredibly, almost violently bumpy, especially on the Rosslyn bound side of the bridge which makes me think this bridge is in dire need of resurfacing because it wasn’t always like this. I Know it’s become a bit of a meme with Arlingtonians at this point but yeah, there really should be a Gondola as an option for pedestrians. Even with my fear of heights, a big heavy car hanging a hundred or so feet over the Potomac by a steel cable sounds way les stressful than walking across the The Francis Scott Key Bridge.

TC

For watching fireworks and have a walk it is a great place. Even to catch some sunset and enjoy the view. Will go there again for sure.

Isabel Berdeja

Love this launch place to go out paddle boarding. The staff is super chill and I always enjoy this area of the Potomac.