Charlestown High Bridge, Highway bridge in Boston, United States
The Charlestown High Bridge spans the Charles River with a double-deck Warren truss design connecting downtown Boston with the Charlestown district.
The bridge opened in 1954 as part of Interstate 93 and US Route 1, replacing earlier river crossings that dated back to colonial times.
This structure represented a period of major highway expansion in Boston during the mid-20th century, reflecting the city's transportation development priorities.
The bridge carried over 200,000 vehicles daily by the 1990s, three times its intended capacity of 75,000 vehicles per day.
The northbound configuration included a lane reduction for Storrow Drive traffic, creating regular congestion patterns in central Boston.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1954
Official opening: 1954
GPS coordinates: 42.36910,-71.06250
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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