Paul's Bridge - Boston-Milton, MA
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N 42° 14.068 W 071° 07.350
19T E 324862 N 4677990
Paul's Bridge, a stone bridge over the Neponset River is the third bridge at this crossing.
Waymark Code: WMRRBX
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2016
Views: 1
At the boundary between Boston and Milton is Paul's Bridge.
The bridge carries the Neponset River Parkway over the Neponset River, connecting the Readville village of Boston with Milton.
Paul's Bridge is a stone arch bridge with three arches. It is 88 ft (27 m) long and about 50 ft (22 m) wide, with an asphalt road deck. The current bridge, built in 1849, is the third bridge at this location. The first one was built in 1759, and the second one in 1805. This bridge went through an extensive expansion from 1932 to 1935 using the same fieldstone.
Height of bridge: 30 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: road/motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Neponset River
Date constructed: 1/1/1849
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes, though it is now cars vs. horses
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Neponset River Parkway
Location:
Both Boston, Suffolk County, and Milton, Norfolk County. However, when it was built, this section of Boston was the town of Hyde Park in Norfolk County.
Length of bridge: Not listed
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