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The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Fun fact: The 2024 Bridge of the Year has an optical illusion hidden in plain sight!

Each of the three arches in the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge has a variable hexagonal cross section. The arches are designed to cast shadows that make them look even more graceful and slender than they already are, creating the visual effect of a stone skipping across the water.

Enjoy a unique view of this landmark Washington, D.C. bridge when you assemble our puzzle of the week!

Curious for more? Visit aisc.org/msc-prizebridge24 to read up on each of the eight innovative crossings that won Prize Bridge Awards in 2024.