Congress Avenue Bridge
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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge?
  • What type of bridge is the Congress Avenue Bridge?
    • This concrete arch bridge has three vehicle lanes in both directions and sidewalks on both sides.
  • What is the history of the Congress Avenue Bridge?
    • When its first span was built in the 19th century, the bridge used to cross the Colorado River and was called the Congress Avenue Bridge until the Longhorn Dam created Lady Bird Lake in 1960.
  • Why is the Congress Avenue Bridge famous?
    • The bridge is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world with 1.5 million bats.
  • How can visitors observe the bats?
    • As they emerge every night from their nests, they attract a huge number of observers. To provide a safe and comfortable area for seeing the bats, The Austin American-Statesman created the Statesman Bat Observation Center next to the Congress Bridge.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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