Western Avenue Bridge, Road bridge in Cambridge and Allston, Massachusetts, US
The Western Avenue Bridge spans 328 feet across the Charles River with reinforced concrete construction and separate lanes for vehicles and pedestrians.
Metropolitan District Commission chief engineer John R. Rablin directed the construction of this bridge in 1924, replacing an older leaf-draw structure.
Neoclassical design elements define the bridge's appearance through horizontally beveled concrete joints, bush hammered concrete belt course, and decorative parapets.
The bridge supports one-way westbound traffic between Cambridge and Allston, while eastbound travelers need to use the River Street Bridge.
The bridge maintains its original 1924 architectural features, including ring stones and concrete details that match other Charles River crossings.
Location: Massachusetts
Official opening: 1924
GPS coordinates: 42.36420,-71.11690
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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