Harvest River Tied Arch Bridge seen from the Milton side
The Massachusett Tribe of the Algonquian Nation called the river
“Neponset” (Harvest River).
In the spring, herring and smelt hurdle the rapids to spawn in the
fresh water upstream.
The bridge connects the Mattapan section
with the Milton section
of the paved path through the Neponset River
Greenway. The Milton-side square terrace
with its two benches invites bicyclists and pedestrians to take a break
and enjoy the riparian setting—and also the aesthetically pleasing
design of the tied cable arch bridge with
arches colored in lavender—or is
it eggplant?
References and further reading
[1] Harvest River Bridge Spans Neponset River. Crossby, Schlesinger, Smallridge LLC. URL: http://www.cssboston.com/harvest-river-bridge-spans-neponset-river/ (accessed: March 29, 2021).[2] Harvest River Tied Arch Bridge. URL: https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMXV7Q_Harvest_River_Tied_Arch_Bridge_Boston_Milton_MA (accessed: March 29, 2021).
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