Fore River Bridge, Vertical lift bridge in Quincy and Weymouth, Massachusetts, US.
The Fore River Bridge is a vertical lift bridge connecting Quincy and Weymouth across the Fore River, designed to handle cars, pedestrians, and bicycles simultaneously. The structure has multiple lanes in each direction along with dedicated paths for walking and cycling.
An original bascule bridge from the 1930s served the crossing until it was replaced by a temporary structure, followed by construction of the current modern bridge. This succession of designs reflects decades of adaptation to growing transportation needs.
The bridge serves as a primary transportation link between communities, supporting 32,000 daily vehicle crossings and connecting local neighborhoods across the waterway.
The bridge offers wide sidewalks and protected bike lanes for pedestrians and cyclists crossing comfortably. The lift mechanism occasionally raises the span to let boats pass through, which may cause brief traffic pauses.
Interestingly, a section of the earlier temporary bridge was repurposed and transported to Haiti after its removal, where it now serves as a river crossing. This unexpected second life demonstrates how bridge components can find new uses across continents.
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