Veterans Memorial Bridge, Somerset

Name: Veterans Memorial Bridge
Address: 802 Riverside Ave, Somerset, 02726, United States

#1 among attractions in Somerset

Top attraction, Boat or ferry, Bridge

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Facts and practical information

The Veterans Memorial Bridge is a bascule bridge connecting Somerset, Massachusetts and Fall River, Massachusetts. The bridge carries U.S. Route 6 and Route 138 over the Taunton River, with connecting ramps to Route 79, and includes a bike path on its north side. The $290 million bridge was dedicated to area veterans on September 11, 2011. The bike path was also dedicated in a separate ceremony that same day in honor of Pvt. Michael E. Bouthot, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 41°43'38"N, 71°9'12"W

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802 Riverside AveSomerset 02726 United States

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Veterans Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brightman Street Bridge, North Burial Ground, Little Theatre of Fall River, St. Joseph's Church.

~1330 ftSW
Bridge
Brightman Street Bridge, Fall River
7 min walk • The Brightman Street Bridge is a 922-foot long, four-lane wide drawbridge spanning the Taunton River between the town of Somerset and the city of Fall River, Massachusetts.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
North Burial Ground, Fall River
16 min walk • North Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located on North Main Street between Brightman and Cory Streets in Fall River, Massachusetts. The cemetery was established in 1810 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is the oldest city-owned cemetery in Fall River.
1.3 miS
41°42'34"N • 71°8'54"W
Little Theatre of Fall River, Fall River
32 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miSE
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Fall River
17 min walk • St. Joseph's Church is a historic church located at 1355 North Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Designed by notable church architect Patrick C. Keely, it was built in 1880 in the Gothic Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the same day as St. Patrick's.
0.8 miS
Greek Revival architecture
John Mace Smith House, Fall River
21 min walk • The John Mace Smith House is a historic house at 399 N. Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The house was built in 1844 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a small Greek Revival "temple front" house.
0.7 miS
Greek Revival architecture
William Lindsey House, Fall River
20 min walk • The William Lindsey House is a historic house located at 373 North Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It was designed by Rhode Island architect Russell Warren in 1844 for William Lindsey, a local merchant.
1 miS
Greek Revival architecture
James D. Hathaway House, Fall River
25 min walk • The James D. Hathaway House is a historic house located at 311 Pine Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.
0.6 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Nathan Read House, Fall River
17 min walk • The Nathan Read House is a historic house located at 506 North Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Brightman Street Bridge, Fall River (7 min walk), North Burial Ground, Fall River (16 min walk), Nathan Read House, Fall River (17 min walk), St. Joseph's Church, Fall River (17 min walk).