Charles River Dam Bridge, Boston

Name: Charles River Dam Bridge
Address: 275 Msgr O'Brien Hwy, Boston, 02114, United States

#424 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

The Charles River Dam Bridge, officially the Craigie Bridge, also called Craigie's Bridge or the Canal Bridge, is a six-lane bascule bridge across the Charles River in the West End neighborhood of Boston. The bridge, maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, carries Massachusetts Route 28 next to the Green Line's Lechmere Viaduct. The Museum of Science is located on the dam and nearby piers. Charles River Dam Road connects Leverett Circle in the West End to East Cambridge, but most of the road is fixed, and the asymmetrically sited drawbridge is a short span entirely on the Boston side of the river. ()

Opened: 1910 (114 years ago)Length: 82 ftWidth: 84 ftCoordinates: 42°22'6"N, 71°4'14"W

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275 Msgr O'Brien HwyCambridge (East Cambridge)Boston 02114 United States

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Charles River Dam Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Garden, Museum of Science, CambridgeSide, Ether Dome.

0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport
TD Garden, Boston
15 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.
~530 ftS
Interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater
Museum of Science, Boston
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Museum of Science stands as a beacon of exploration and education, capturing the imagination of visitors with its interactive exhibits and cutting-edge presentations. This esteemed institution is dedicated to making science...
~1650 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CambridgeSide, Boston
8 min walk • CambridgeSide, nestled in the vibrant city of Boston, stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. This bustling shopping center is an urban oasis for retail therapy, offering a diverse array of stores that cater to a variety of tastes...
~1860 ftSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Specialty museum
Ether Dome, Boston
9 min walk • The Ether Dome is a surgical operating amphitheater in the Bulfinch Building at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It served as the hospital's operating room from its opening in 1821 until 1867.
~1980 ftE
Landmark bridge with cable towers
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston
10 min walk • The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge completed in 2003 across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a replacement for the Charlestown High Bridge, an older truss bridge constructed in the 1950s.
0.4 miNE
Park
Galvin Memorial Park, Boston
11 min walk • Galvin Memorial Park is a park at the edge of Charlestown, Boston, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The park features a statue of General Michael Joseph Galvin.
~1800 ftNW
Square
Lechmere Square, Boston
9 min walk • Lechmere Square is located at the intersection of Cambridge Street and First Street in East Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was originally named for the Colonial-era landowner Richard Lechmere, a Loyalist who returned to England at the beginning of the American Revolution.
~1020 ftE
Park
Nashua Street Park, Boston
5 min walk • Nashua Street Park is a park in Boston, along the Charles River, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
0.5 miNE
Park
John Harvard Mall, Boston
14 min walk • John Harvard Mall is a brick plaza in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1320 ftNE
Bridge
North Bank Bridge, Boston
7 min walk • The North Bank Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle path bridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It connects the Cambridge portion of North Point Park with Paul Revere Park in nearby Charlestown on the northern side of the Charles River.
0.6 miS
42°21'36"N • 71°4'23"W
Community Boating, Boston
15 min walk • Sailing, Boat rental, Classes and workshops

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles River Dam Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Lechmere Viaduct, Boston (1 min walk), Mugar Omni Theater, Boston (2 min walk), North Point Park, Boston (3 min walk), Museum of Science, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Charles River Dam Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles River Dam Bridge:

Metro

Community College • Lines: Orange (10 min walk)
Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (13 min walk)

Train

Boston North Station (12 min walk)
Boston South Station (36 min walk)

Light rail

North Station • Lines: C, E (15 min walk)
Haymarket • Lines: C, E (20 min walk)

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (25 min walk)
Cambridge St @ Carter St • Lines: 91 (28 min walk)