Frederick Douglass Bridge
Definition
A prominent six-lane arch bridge in Washington, D.C., spanning the Anacostia River along South Capitol Street, renamed in 2010 to honor Frederick Douglass, the renowned 19th-century abolitionist, orator, author, and statesman.
Formerly known as the South Capitol Street Bridge, it features a distinctive design evoking Douglass's image and serves as a key connector between neighborhoods in Southeast D.C.
Examples
Stuck in epic gridlock on the Frederick Douglass Bridge, I pondered how even Douglass might've traded a Narrative for a fast carpool lane.
The sleek arches of the Frederick Douglass Bridge make every commute feel like a dramatic escape narrative—minus the underground railroad.
Pedaling across the Frederick Douglass Bridge, she channeled her inner abolitionist, yelling 'Freedom!' at oblivious drivers below.
The Frederick Douglass Bridge's glow at dusk reminds us that bridging divides—racial or just rush-hour—takes bold engineering.