Washington Street Bridge

This photo has also appeared here before. They keep talking about replacing this bridge but so far, I’ve yet to see the work begin.

19 thoughts on “Washington Street Bridge”

Prior... March 23, 2019 at 7:42 pm

love the lines – and strong architecture feel (and wonder if the eventual construction will change the look or just fortify)

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 23, 2019 at 8:26 pm

Thank you. I’ve not seen the plans for the replacement. I doubt it will look the same. My guess is that it will be something that will get a lot of cars over the water as quickly as possible. Cheers

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1. Prior... March 23, 2019 at 9:11 pm
  
  So
  Function first….
2. milfordstreet Post authorMarch 24, 2019 at 5:46 am
  
  Yes. I doubt the new bridge will be ugly but it won’t have the character this one does.
3. Prior... March 24, 2019 at 5:59 am
  
  yeah – I guess we shall see….

loisajay March 23, 2019 at 8:15 pm

They are replacing a bridge in my town…a nightmare. The contractors already missed a $15 million dollar deadline to have part of it completed. I’m OK with that though. There were talks about cracks in the concrete…no cracks! They can take their sweet old time as long as they get it right. Beautiful photo, Chris.

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 23, 2019 at 8:21 pm

Thanks Lois. It is amazing how long it takes to replace such bridges. I agree; no cracks!

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Garfield Hug March 23, 2019 at 11:39 pm

It looks great and maybe that is why they ain’t doing anything about it, especially if it was still structurally sound. Perhaps the old adage of “If it ain’t broken, why fix it?” Perhaps? Or raising funds?

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 24, 2019 at 5:45 am

Thank you, Garfield but I t’s actually not in great shape. Also, it is not designed to carry enough cars over it. The bridge connects two large sections of the city. I can understand the need to replace it but will miss it. Cheers

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1. Garfield Hug March 25, 2019 at 9:57 am
  
  Aah now I get it. It does need work then.

Thought for Change March 24, 2019 at 7:11 am

The picture is beautiful

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 24, 2019 at 7:59 am

Thanks. It’s in a folder of fav early morning photos from Boston.

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imagesbytdashfield March 24, 2019 at 10:00 am

Very nice.

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Nancy March 24, 2019 at 11:32 am

They probably know it’s beautiful and therefore are going to leave it.

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 24, 2019 at 5:38 pm

I’d like to think that but if you see it up close, it needs a lot of work. Cheers!

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Sarah March 25, 2019 at 7:49 am

It’s a beautiful bridge! Whyever would they want to replace it? Has it become unsafe to use?

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milfordstreet Post authorMarch 27, 2019 at 9:41 pm

Thanks, Sarah. It is bordering on unsafe. It’s in rough shape and not very efficient. The sity has grown a lot since it was constructed. Cheers!

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1. Sarah March 29, 2019 at 10:57 am
  
  In that case I’m all for building a new one!! 😀 Happy weekend, Chris! Cheers!