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Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts by Rosales + Partners

November 21st, 2013 by Sanjay Gangal

Article source: Rosales + Partners

A part of the Central Artery Tunnel Project, the Leonard P. Zakim Bridge is the widest cable-stayed bridge in the world and the only asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in the United States. The 1,475’ (449.5m) structure features twin inverted Y-shaped towers and a 745’ (227m) main span.

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Architects: Rosales + Partners
Project: Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
Type: Asymmetrical Cable-Stayed
Services: Preliminary Design and Community Participation
Cost: $115 Million
Completion Date: 2003

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The bridge carries ten lanes of traffic: eight interstate lanes passing through the towers and two local traffic lanes cantilevered off the east side, outside the towers. The towers recall the shape of the historic Bunker Hill Monument in neighboring Charlestown, while the bridge’s overall form echoes the shape of the sailboats that navigate the inner Charles River Basin and Boston Harbor. The bridge is a striking addition to the Boston skyline and a new symbol of the city.

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Tags: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Category: Bridge

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