Charles M. Braga Memorial Bridge

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Stock #: 411080
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: Fall River
State: Massachusetts (MA)
County: Bristol
Publisher: Mullen Studio
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Charles M. Braga Memorial Bridge passing through Fall River, Mass. on Route 195 was built by American Bridge, Division of United States Steel Corp. It is 1.1 mile long, has 26 spans, of cantilever construction. Truss is 1,606 feet long, with center span of 838 feet 8 inches and two identical side spans 381 feet 8 inches. Main span will clear channel by 135 feet. Will carry six lanes of traffic and cost $22 million. This bridge is like another spoke in a wheel bringing all roads to the hub of a great city. Fall River, Mass. will grow and prosper for the bridge will open up new arteries of transportation

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