The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Jigsaw Puzzle The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Fun fact: The 2024 Bridge of the Year has an optical illusion hidden in plain sight! Each of the three arches in the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge has a variable hexagonal cross section. The arches are designed to cast shadows that make them look even more graceful and slender than they already are, creating the visual effect of a stone skipping across the water. Enjoy a unique view of this landmark Washington, D.C. bridge when you assemble our puzzle of the week! Curious for more? Visit aisc.org/msc-prizebridge24 to read up on each of the eight innovative crossings that won Prize Bridge Awards in 2024.