Highland Ave/Needham St Bridge over the Charles River - Needham-Newton, MA
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N 42° 18.390 W 071° 13.028
19T E 317261 N 4686187
This bridge supports a major road between Needham and Newton.
Waymark Code: WMY8V3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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Between Needham and Newton is this stone arch bridge supporting Highland Avenue over the Charles River.
The bridge is located about 3/4 mile east of the interchange between I-95 and Highland Avenue.
The bridge is made of stone and has three arches to it. The length is about 95 ft long and about 40 ft wide. the arches are semi-elliptical, with about a 27 ft span.
On the downstream side over the middle arch is the date, "A.D. 1875."
According to a Wikipedia article, the bridge is one of the oldest in Newton and is now listed on the register of National Historic Sites. It is also unusual in that, despite supporting a major artery between the two municipalities, the bridge itself is relatively unchanged since it was built.
Length of bridge: 95 ft
Height of bridge: 25 ft.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles, pedestrians, other.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1/1/1875
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Highland Avenue/Needham Street
Location:
Needham, Norfolk Cty/Newton, Middlesex Cty.
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