@wtopnews: Did you know the largest free-standing concrete bridge in the world is right here in the nation’s capital? In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” @themattabouttown looks into the the fascinating history of D.C.’s Taft Bridge—alongside friend of the show (D.C.’s best-dressed realtor and history buff) Joe Himali. (🎥: WTOP/Matt Kaufax) Find more episodes of “Matt About Town” on WTOP’s website, inside the WTOP News app, or on 103.5FM. Follow Matt on Facebook (Matt Kaufax TV), IG (@mkaufax), TikTok and YouTube (@themattabouttown).
It was called « The Million Dollar Bridge » in the papers when it was being built in the 1920s.
2026-10-16 18:37:11
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breezy b :
Joe knows his stuff/DC History 😊
2026-10-17 15:00:55
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ashesarchive :
This is literally my favorite segment of news ever !
2026-10-16 20:38:37
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Eric Sean :
Ha I always loved watching that bridge on my lunch break
2026-10-16 21:29:37
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BaroundDMV :
awesome collab, both of you are great
2026-10-16 17:55:05
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mydemocracy :
Why would anyone do that? It seems really dangerous.
2026-10-17 14:44:43
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user9987939872547 :
And don’t forget about the Tunkhanni k Viaduct - Located in Nicholson, Pennsylvania, and completed in 1915, it spans 2,375 feet long and stands 240 feet above the creek (with foundations reaching 300 feet to bedrock). It is widely celebrated as the largest concrete railroad bridge in the world.
2026-10-17 14:34:12
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jacob arhinful :
DC got great history 👏
2026-10-17 15:29:09
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Melissa McEagle :
im jealous that matt kaufax's entire job is just doing side quests
2026-10-17 01:45:22
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Lucy -Za🖤 :
Don’t tell trump he may change the name 🫠😔
2026-10-16 20:01:23
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Rogue Leader :
That deer was like, "can I help you? Damn."
2026-10-17 01:38:20
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Cynthia :
I always wondered when it was build!
2026-10-17 07:27:45
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Neek neek :
I drive that bridge everyday for work and i can see it from my house
2026-10-16 20:37:06
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kittyb203 :
The lions are still cement colored!
2026-10-16 19:52:26
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The NEESH50/TRAVELER :
Former smoke spot
2026-10-17 03:59:20
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Eleanor :
Grew up around the corner from one end of the bridge and never knew all of this history! So cool!
2026-10-17 02:34:18
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Mystic-Roxy :
Amazing bridge love my city 🫶
2026-10-16 22:05:33
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Webbiefoot :
It is a very beautiful bridge
2026-10-16 18:48:38
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Giovanni :
My favorite duo
2026-10-17 04:58:40
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Bob Drummond :
Good to see the trail is kept up, [Tears of joy][Tears of joy][Tears of joy]
2026-10-17 05:04:39
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