Key Bridge

One of the bridges spanning the Potomac River is Key Bridge, linking Virginia and D.C. 

Francis Scott Key Bridge at dawn

The bridge was completed in 1923 and is named for Francis Scott Key, a lawyer who lived nearby in Georgetown and wrote the lyrics for the Star Spangled Banner. 

While taking a National Park Service tour of Georgetown, we learned that Key Bridge has a nickname. Can you guess what it is?

Here is a hint:  During rush hour, the bridge is filled with cars.  

Traffic on Key Bridge

Key Bridge is also known as the Car Strangled Spanner.