[2] The bridge replaced an earlier one built around 1890 by real estate developer and sitting U.S. Representative Francis Newlands, D-Nevada, as part of his effort to create the streetcar suburb of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

[3] The bridge was designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret and engineer Ralph Modjeski.

There is no direct connection between Connecticut Avenue and Klingle Road in the narrow valley below.

A major rehabilitation of the bridge that began in 2005 included restored ornamental lanterns, refurbished masonry, and additional street lights.

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