@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).

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beejaybee77
JayBee :
Hiking in a suit. 🤣
2026-10-16 18:41:11
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beepbeep664
beepboop :
We love you Joe Himali!
2026-10-16 17:26:21
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user576940275
jonas :
Those urban deer have no fear.
2026-10-17 03:37:39
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whaddaburger2022
Officer doofy :
The deer collab
2026-10-16 18:34:10
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captanne
Captanne :
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.b10
breezy b :
Joe knows his stuff/DC History 😊
2026-10-17 15:00:55
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indicasdiary
ashesarchive :
This is literally my favorite segment of news ever !
2026-10-16 20:38:37
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blaccfeather
Eric Sean :
Ha I always loved watching that bridge on my lunch break
2026-10-16 21:29:37
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bd9711a
BaroundDMV :
awesome collab, both of you are great
2026-10-16 17:55:05
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mydemocracy
mydemocracy :
Why would anyone do that? It seems really dangerous.
2026-10-17 14:44:43
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user9987939872547
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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jacobarhinful4
jacob arhinful :
DC got great history 👏
2026-10-17 15:29:09
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melissamceagle
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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happyw134
Lucy -Za🖤 :
Don’t tell trump he may change the name 🫠😔
2026-10-16 20:01:23
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gratuitous.nerdity
Rogue Leader :
That deer was like, "can I help you? Damn."
2026-10-17 01:38:20
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cynthia9757
Cynthia :
I always wondered when it was build!
2026-10-17 07:27:45
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neekneek892
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
kittyb203 :
The lions are still cement colored!
2026-10-16 19:52:26
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theneesh50
The NEESH50/TRAVELER :
Former smoke spot
2026-10-17 03:59:20
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epressler
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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mysticroxy_intuitive
Mystic-Roxy :
Amazing bridge love my city 🫶
2026-10-16 22:05:33
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webbiefoot
Webbiefoot :
It is a very beautiful bridge
2026-10-16 18:48:38
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5tar_fighter
Giovanni :
My favorite duo
2026-10-17 04:58:40
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bob.drummond1
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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