The bridge was completed in 2002. The first traffic to use the bridge was 4 northbound lanes of I-93 in March 30, 2003. Four southbound lanes of I-93 was opened in December 20, 2003. The two cantilevered northbound lanes were opened in April, 2005.
| • Bridge: | Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge |
| • Structure ID: | Unknown |
| • City: | Boston |
| • State: | Massachusetts |
| • Country: | USA |
| • Carries: | I-93/US-1 |
| • Crosses: | Charles River |
| • Date Opened: | March 30, 2003 |
| • Total Length: | 1,432 Feet |
| • Longest Span: | 745 Feet |
| • Tower Height: | 270 Feet |
| • Deck Width: | 183 Feet |
| • Number Of Lanes: | 10 |
| • Number Of Spans: | 1 |
| • Height Above Water: | 40 Feet |
| • Traffic Count: | 150,000 (2004, Estimated) |
The bridge was completed in 2002. The first traffic to use the bridge was 4 northbound lanes of I-93 in March 30, 2003. Four southbound lanes of I-93 was opened in December 20, 2003. The two cantilevered northbound lanes were opened in April, 2005.
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