Tobin Bridge - Wikipedia
The Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge (formerly the Mystic River Bridge) is a cantilever truss bridge that spans more than two miles (3.2 km) from Boston to Chelsea over the Mystic River in Massachusetts, …
Tobin Bridge in Boston is due for replacement. What to know
Jan 9, 2025 · It's the largest bridge in New England, according to the MassDOT. The bridge was constructed from 1948-49 and opened to traffic on Feb. 2, 1950, according to Bostonroads.com.
Maurice J. Tobin Bridge Long-Term Strategic Planning Study
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is undertaking a planning study to develop and assess alternatives for the Maurice J. Tobin Bridge (“Tobin Bridge”) and its connecting …
Tobin Bridge replacement plans – NBC Boston
Sep 21, 2023 · The Tobin Bridge takes Route 1 from Chelsea to Charlestown, and is now more than 70 years old. It carries about 87,000 trips on a typical weekday, and although it will be years before it …
Tobin Bridge - HistoricBridges.org
This enormous bridge is noted for its length, its double deck design, and its variety of spans. The main span is a cantilever through truss, a three span unit totalling 1,524 feet with an 800 foot center span.
Tobin Bridge and Key State Infrastructure: Latest Updates
Nov 1, 2025 · Notable strides have been made to alleviate congestion and enhance safety on the Tobin Bridge, a critical artery in the state’s transportation network. Recent upgrades focus on optimized …
Tobin Bridge Boston (1950)
The Tobin Memorial Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Mystic River from Charlestown to Chelsea, Massachusetts. It opened in 1950 after two years of construction. The bridge is more than …
MassDOT, Consultants Begin Study Process for Potential Tobin Bridge ...
Jan 23, 2025 · The study aims to develop and analyze options for the eventual replacement of the Tobin Bridge, while also exploring alternatives for the bridge, according to MassDOT officials. The study …
Why does the Tobin Bridge need to be replaced? Here's what to know.
Nov 21, 2024 · The bridge, which connects Chelsea and Boston, has a host of problems, MassDOT explained, adding those are what prompted the decision to go through with the recent planning study.
Officials want to replace the Tobin Bridge, starting with a study
Sep 21, 2023 · Massachusetts officials are eyeing the replacement of the Tobin Bridge and will begin the process with a study that could take two years.