Evelyn Moakley Bridge, Road bridge in Downtown Boston, United States.
The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Fort Point Channel, linking Downtown Boston with the Seaport District. It provides four traffic lanes for vehicles along with separated pedestrian pathways on both sides.
The bridge received its name in 1996 following the death of Evelyn Moakley, marking a moment when the city chose to honor her legacy. This naming reflects the importance her family held in Boston's civic and political life.
The bridge's name honors Evelyn Moakley, wife of a influential congressman, reflecting how the community chose to remember her contribution. Today it serves as a symbolic link connecting two neighborhoods with distinct identities and development paths.
The bridge works best for both walking and driving, with sidewalks that are spacious and well maintained. Traffic can become heavy during rush hours, so timing your crossing can make a difference in your experience.
The bridge uses prestressed concrete with haunched girder design, an advanced engineering technique ahead of its time. This method allowed the structure to look clean while being built to last through decades of heavy use.
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