River Street Bridge
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River Street Bridge
Like most of the bridges on the Charles River, the River Street Bridge replaced an older, less efficient structure, a pile trestle bridge with a leaf draw in this case. The River Street Bridge was built in 1926 under the direction of chief engineer for the Metropolitan District Commission, John R. Rablin. Its three arches are constructed of reinforced concrete and span 330 feet. Neoclassical cutwaters are pointed on the upstream (western) elevation and rounded on the downstream (eastern), while the rounded parapet runs the length of the bridge. Its lampposts are original. Architect Robert P. Bellows' design is stylistically reminiscent of the Pont Neuf in Paris. | 
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River Street Bridge
Photo 70, March 2012 |
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River Street Bridge
Photo 71, March 2012 |
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River Street Bridge from upriver
Photo 73, March 2012 |
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