Last Streetcar Bridge Set for Demolition | Washington DC News

The last streetcar bridge in D.C., the historic Foundry Branch Trestle Bridge, is set for demolition after decades of decay — but don’t mourn its loss just yet. Built in 1896 and once carrying streetcars to Glen Echo Park, the wooden relic has stood forgotten on protected land in Glover-Archbold Park since 2016, when debris forced trail closure. While the bridge will vanish, officials vow to honor its legacy: concrete footings will be preserved, interpretive signs will tell its story along Canal Road, and the trail will reopen surrounded by native plants. It’s a bittersweet farewell — erasing a transit memory while restoring safety and green space for the future. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e29b64f58573c3d3