Evelyn Moakley Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 42°21′14.05″N 71°2′59.20″W / 42.3539028°N 71.0497778°W |
Carries | Seaport Boulevard |
Crosses | Fort Point Channel |
Locale | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Named for | Evelyn Moakley |
Preceded by | Northern Avenue Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Haunched girder bridge |
Material | Prestressed concrete |
Total length | 191.17 metres |
Width | 29.53 metres |
No. of spans | 3 |
Piers in water | 2 |
No. of lanes | 4 |
History | |
Built | 1996 |
Location | |
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The Evelyn Moakley Bridge is a bridge that connects Downtown Boston to the Seaport District. It was named for the late wife of Congressman Joe Moakley on October 4, 1996, [1] shortly after her death. At the eastern end of the bridge is the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse and the Seaport Shrine. [2] [3] [4]