Tukey's Bridge

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Tukey's Bridge
The bridge is in the foreground, with Casco Bay behind it. The Back Bay Footpath is underneath the bridge on the right, and some islands are in the background.
Tukey's Bridge from the west, above Back Bay.
Coordinates43°40′35″N 70°15′23″W / 43.6763°N 70.2565°W / 43.6763; -70.2565Coordinates: 43°40′35″N 70°15′23″W / 43.6763°N 70.2565°W / 43.6763; -70.2565
CarriesEight auto lanes;
I-295 / US 1 / SR 26 walking trail
CrossesBack Cove
LocalePortland, Maine
History
Opened1960
Location

Tukey's Bridge is a bridge connecting the neighborhoods of Munjoy Hill and East Deering in Portland, Maine. It is part of Interstate 295, U.S. Route 1, and State Route 26.

History[]

Several bridges by the same name have existed connecting the areas.[1][2] The current bridge was completed in 1960 and named for Lemuel Tukey, a tavern owner and tax collector from the Back Cove area of Portland in the late 18th century.[3]

Further reading[]

Dedication Program Interstate 95 : Tukey's Bridge, Portland, November 19, 1960

References[]

  1. ^ History of Trains in Portland Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine University of Southern Maine
  2. ^ Back Cove Bridge : Tukey's Bridge Archived 2012-07-13 at archive.today
  3. ^ I 295 Interstate-guide.com
  • "Tukey Bridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 30 September 1980. Retrieved 2010-11-03.


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