Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Truss bridge in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge extends 5,780 feet across the Taunton River, connecting Fall River with Somerset through a steel structure.
Construction of this transportation link began in 1959 and concluded in 1966, providing interstate access to communities along Buzzard's Bay.
The bridge received its name in honor of a Fall River resident who lost his life during the Pearl Harbor attack in World War II.
Interstate 195 crosses the bridge, offering travelers and commercial vehicles a direct route between Providence, Rhode Island, and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
The structure rises 135 feet above the water, incorporating continuous riveted steel through trusses and cast concrete deck approaches.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1965
Official opening: 1965
GPS coordinates: 41.70660,-71.16570
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:58
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