French King Bridge

The French King Bridge is a steel deck arch bridge spanning the Connecticut River with three main sections and rising about 43 meters above the water. It carries Route 2 traffic between Erving and Gill in Massachusetts.

The structure was completed in 1932 by the Massachusetts State Highway Department to replace a hazardous section of the Mohawk Trail. Its construction was designed to provide a safer crossing between communities in the region.

The American Institute of Steel Construction selected this bridge as the most beautiful steel bridge in its class during the inaugural year of 1932.

The crossing is heavily used as a main traffic route and can be busy during peak hours. The roadway accommodates vehicles in both directions with a safe passage over the river.

Near the bridge sits French King Rock, a rocky formation in the Connecticut River that got its name from conflicts between French colonists and Native peoples. This geographical feature has shaped the landscape's identity for centuries.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: September 10, 1932

Official opening: September 10, 1932

Height: 43 m

Length: 238.4 m

GPS coordinates: 42.59780,-72.49670

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52