Western Avenue Bridge
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Western Avenue Bridge
The construction of the Western Avenue Bridge was supervised by John R. Rablin, chief engineer for the Metropolitan District Commission, in 1924. It is typical of the Charles River bridges in many ways. Like other bridges of the period, it is constructed of reinforced concrete. It also replaced an older bridge, one with a leaf-draw and pile trestle construction. Like its predecessor, the Western Avenue has a continuous roadway and sidewalks, and spans 328 feet. Its neoclassical elements, for example horizontally beveled concrete joints, bush hammered concrete belt course, ring stone, and parapet cap, tie this bridge stylistically to its neighbors on the river. | 
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Western Avenue Bridge
Photo 74, March 2012 |
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Western Avenue Bridge
Photo 75, March 2012 |
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