Boston University Bridge, Boston

Name: Boston University Bridge
Address: Boston University Bridge, Boston, United States

#152 among attractions in Boston

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The Boston University Bridge, originally the Cottage Farm Bridge and commonly referred to as the BU Bridge, is a steel truss through arch bridge with a suspended deck carrying Route 2 over the Charles River, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridge, Massachusetts. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials route log, the bridge also carries U.S. Route 3 across the river to its southern terminus at U.S. Route 20. However, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation does not consider the bridge to be a part of US 3; it continues the route along Memorial Drive in Cambridge until it meets Route 2A at the end of the Harvard Bridge. ()

Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'9"N, 71°6'39"W

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Boston University Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agganis Arena, Paradise Rock Club, Ruggles Baptist Church, Fort Washington.

~1540 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Agganis Arena, Boston
8 min walk • Agganis Arena is a 7,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Boston University, built on the location of the former Commonwealth Armory.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Paradise Rock Club, Boston
12 min walk • The Paradise Rock Club is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to its relatively small size, it appeals to top local alternative rock performers as well as American and British bands visiting Boston for the first time.
0.5 miSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Ruggles Baptist Church, Boston
13 min walk • The Second Church in Boston is a historic church building at 874 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 in Colonial Revival style to designs by the firm of architect Ralph Adams Cram.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Park
Fort Washington, Boston
12 min walk • Fort Washington, also known as Fort Washington Park, is a historic site at 95 Waverly Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was built by soldiers of the Continental Army under the orders of George Washington in November 1775.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Aidan's Church, Boston
15 min walk • Saint Aidan's Church and Rectory is a historic Catholic church complex in Brookline, Massachusetts. The stuccoed church, located at 224-210 Freeman Street, was designed by Maginnis & Walsh, a noted designer of ecclesiastical buildings, in the Medieval Revival style, and was built in 1911.
~110 ftNE
Bridge
Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston
1 min walk • The Grand Junction Railroad Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge carrying the Grand Junction Railroad over the Charles River in Boston, connecting the Boston University campus to Cambridgeport.
~1840 ftSE
Concert hall
Tsai Performance Center, Boston
9 min walk • Tsai Performance Center is a concert hall located within Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences building. Constructed in 1989, the facility was made possible by a $5.5 million gift from the Tsai Family, particularly Gerald Tsai, who served as a trustee and an honorary board member of the university for a number of years.
0.4 miE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles, Pub
BU Castle, Boston
11 min walk • The Boston University Castle is a Tudor Revival-style mansion owned by Boston University on Bay State Road. The school typically uses it for receptions or concerts, but also rents out The Castle to cater events and special occasions.
0.4 miW
Park
Charles River Reservation, Boston
10 min walk • The Charles River Reservation is a 17-mile-long urban preserve and public recreation area located along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, and Newton, Massachusetts.
~1330 ftSE
Church
Marsh Chapel, Boston
7 min walk • Marsh Chapel is a building on the campus of Boston University used as the official place of worship of the school. It was named for Daniel L. Marsh, a former president of BU and a Methodist minister. The building is Gothic in style.
0.4 miSE
Tower
Warren Towers, Boston
11 min walk • Warren Towers is one of the three Boston University dormitories traditionally intended for underclassmen, the others being The Towers and West Campus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boston University Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Grand Junction Railroad Bridge, Boston (1 min walk), George Sherman Union, Boston (4 min walk), Mugar Memorial Library, Boston (5 min walk), Marsh Chapel, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to Boston University Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston University Bridge:

Bus

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd • Lines: 47, 57 (4 min walk)
Granite St @ Brookline St • Lines: 47 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Amory Street • Lines: B (6 min walk)
Boston University East • Lines: B (10 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (17 min walk)
Ruggles (40 min walk)

Metro

Central Square • Lines: Red (25 min walk)
Ruggles • Lines: Orange (40 min walk)