General Information
Other name(s): | Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge |
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Beginning of works: | 1948 |
Completion: | 1950 |
Status: | in use |
Project Type
Structure: |
Cantilever truss bridge |
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Function / usage: |
Road bridge |
Material: |
Steel bridge |
Structure: |
Through truss bridge |
Location
Location: |
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA |
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Crosses: |
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Carries: |
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Coordinates: | 42° 23' 5" N 71° 2' 51" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
main span | 243.84 m | |
width | 12.8 m | |
height | 77.42 m | |
total length | 3 628.95 m | |
span lengths of main bridge | 110.49 m - 243.84 m - 110.49 m | |
number of lanes | 2 x 3 | |
roadway / carriageway width | 10.97 m |
Cost
cost of construction | United States dollar 27 000 000 |
Materials
truss |
steel
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Chronology
12 April 1948 | Construction begins. |
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27 February 1950 | Opened to traffic. |
Participants
Design
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20009330 - Published on:
14/06/2003 - Last updated on:
20/08/2024