Tobin Bridge, Boston

Name: Tobin Bridge
Address: Route 1, Boston, 02129, United States

#404 among attractions in Boston

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The Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans more than two miles from Boston to Chelsea over the Mystic River in Massachusetts. The bridge is the largest in New England. It is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and carries U.S. Route 1. It was built between 1948 and 1950 and opened to traffic on February 2, 1950, replacing the former Chelsea Bridge. The 36-foot -wide roadway has three lanes of traffic on each of the two levels with northbound traffic on the lower level and southbound traffic on the upper level. ()

Length: 2.25 miWidth: 36 ftHeight: 254 ftCoordinates: 42°23'2"N, 71°2'53"W

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Route 1Boston 02129 United States

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Tobin Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Navy Yard.

1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
35 min walk • TD Garden stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment in the heart of Boston, United States. This multi-purpose arena, often simply referred to as "The Garden," is the home court for the NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins.
0.9 miSW
Ship
USS Constitution, Boston
23 min walk • The USS Constitution, berthed in Boston, Massachusetts, is a living testament to American naval history. Launched in 1797, this wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat.
0.8 miSW
Granite obelisk on the Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Monument, Boston
22 min walk • Rising above the historic city of Boston, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American patriots during the early stages of the Revolutionary War. This 221-foot granite obelisk, located in the Charlestown neighborhood, marks...
0.7 miS
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Boston Navy Yard, Boston
18 min walk • Steeped in American naval history, the Boston Navy Yard, also known as the Charlestown Navy Yard, stands as a testament to the nation's maritime past. Located along the historic waterfront of Boston, Massachusetts, this former shipyard is now a prominent museum that...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
USS Constitution Museum, Boston
20 min walk • The USS Constitution Museum is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, which is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. The museum is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.
0.9 miSW
Monuments and statues
Charlestown Civil War Memorial, Boston
23 min walk • The Charlestown Civil War Memorial, also known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, is an outdoor granite monument and sculpture by Martin Milmore, commemorating the men of Charlestown, Boston, who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War.
0.7 miS
Park
Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park, Boston
19 min walk • Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park is an 11.06-acre park in Charlestown's Boston Navy Yard, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Korean War Memorial is installed in the park.
0.7 miSW
Monuments and statues
Massachusetts Korean War Memorial, Boston
19 min walk • The Massachusetts Korean War Memorial is installed in Charlestown, Boston's Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park, within the Boston Navy Yard, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.8 miNE
Synagogue, Romanesque revival architecture
Congregation Agudath Shalom, Boston
22 min walk • Congregation Agudath Shalom, also known as Agudas Sholom the Walnut Street Synagogue or the Walnut Street Shul, is an active, historic Open Orthodox Jewish synagogue at 145 Walnut Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
1.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mugar Omni Theater, Boston
42 min walk • The Mugar Omni Theater is a domed IMAX theater at the Museum of Science, in Boston, Massachusetts.
1 miSW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Warren Tavern, Boston
26 min walk • The Warren Tavern is reportedly one of the oldest taverns in the state of Massachusetts and one of the most historic watering holes in America. The Warren Tavern was founded in 1780 in Charlestown, Massachusetts and still stands in that block of land today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tobin Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Naval Hospital Boston Historic District, Boston (9 min walk), Andrew P. McArdle Memorial Bridge, Boston (12 min walk), Donald McKay House, Boston (16 min walk), Downtown Chelsea Residential Historic District, Boston (17 min walk).

How to get to Tobin Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tobin Bridge:

Train

Chelsea station (25 min walk)

Metro

Maverick • Lines: Blue (29 min walk)
Airport • Lines: Blue (29 min walk)