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Frances Appleton Bridge

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The bridge consists of a contemporary tubular steel arch with a main span approximately 222 feet (68 m) long over Storrow Drive via a 14-foot (4.3 m) wide deck that accommodates both bicyclists and pedestrians.  The bridge is 550 feet (170 m) in length and was designed to comply
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The sculptural curves and lightness of the bridge make it appear to float above the parkland and its Y-shaped vertical supports mimic tree branches. Aesthetic lighting complements the narrow-beam pin lights that illuminate the walking path, creating a safe and interesting destination at night. The
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The Frances Appleton Bridge was completed in 2018, at an estimated construction cost of $ 12.5 million. The bridge opened on August 31, 2018, and is owned by the
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maximum slope requirements, and also to avoid large trees in the parkland while also maximizing views.
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bridge enhances its historic setting while providing greater access and visibility to all users.
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Installation of the deck on the main span of the Frances Appleton Bridge
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Frances Appleton Pedestrian Bridge Across Storrow Opens to the Public
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Miguel Rosales Discusses Iconic Bridges at TEA Annual Meeting
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Officials, Residents Cut Ribbon at Fanny Appleton Footbridge
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that opened on August 31, 2018. The bridge, which crosses
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Longfellow Bridge Project to Impact Traffic, MBTA Service
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MassDOT Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project Website
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Miguel Rosales: Building a Better Bridge for Esplanade
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Coordinates
42°21′38″N 71°04′21″W / 42.360629°N 71.072423°W / 42.360629; -71.072423
Storrow Drive
Boston, Massachusetts
pedestrian bridge
Boston, Massachusetts
Storrow Drive
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
adjacent larger bridge

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Americans with Disabilities Act

"Longfellow Bridge"
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