The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, also known as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or the Wilson Bridge, is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between Alexandria, Virginia and Oxon Hill, Maryland in Prince George's County, Maryland.

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge, constructed in 1961, carried I-495 (Capital Beltway) across the Potomac River from Jones Point in Alexandria. THe US Congress authorized construction of a six-lane bridge in 1954, and it was originally called the Jones Point Bridge.

(June 13, 2024) – The Maryland State Highway Administration is alerting motorists to a drawbridge opening of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (I-95/I-495/Capital Beltway) to accommodate an early morning boat passage on Monday, June 17 …

1 day ago · The Woodrow Wilson Bridge transcends its role as a simple roadway; it serves as a powerful symbol of connection between Maryland and Virginia, facilitating the flow of people, goods, and ideas across the Potomac River. Its modern design, historical significance, and strategic location contribute to its enduring importance in the region. ...

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge is one of seven highway facility crossings over the Potomac River within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It carries the I-95/I-495 Capital Beltway (see Roads to the Future article for more details on the whole Beltway) over the Potomac River at Alexandria, Virginia.

Jan 13, 2025 · Early morning travelers take heed: the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be opening around 4:45 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. The bridge opening is scheduled to take place before scheduled maintenance openings and will last for …

5 days ago · The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be opening tomorrow (Saturday) to let a superyacht pass. The bridge is scheduled to open at 4:45 a.m. and is estimated to be open for 15-20 minutes. DC Police said on X that the opening was to let Motor Yacht 818 through. The yacht is possibly the same one once

May 18, 2017 · If you take the Capital Beltway over the Potomac River by driving across the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, you will pass through the states of Virginia and Maryland as well as, very...

The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge carries the Capital Beltway, I-95/495, across the Potomac River. Although President Woodrow Wilson's life was filled with many accomplishments and distinctions, he is not known for links to the Potomac River or for crossing it. So why is the bridge named after him?

Descriptive history and current conditions on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (I-95 and I-495) between Maryland and Virginia (Washington, DC area).