Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Downy288
N 41° 42.353 W 071° 10.000
19T E 319732 N 4619389
Quick Description: A "Continuous through truss" bridge that carries I-195 over the Taunton River.
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2009 9:45:42 AM
Waymark Code: WM7PQY
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member trekinldy59
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Long Description:
Construction of the bridge started in 1959 and finished in the spring of 1966. The total span of the bridge is 5,780 feet, It's over 100 wide, and accommodates six lanes of traffic. It was named after Charles M. Braga, a Fall River native who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Parking under the bridge at Battleship Cove.

Parking Coordinates:: N 41° 42.252 W 071° 09.750

Date Built: 1/1/1960

Length of Span:
Total length: 5,780 feet
Longest span: 840 feet


www:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braga_bridge


Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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