Known as one of the oldest double arched bridge that has been serving North America, the bridge features two elliptical arches made of stone cutting. This bridge has been used as a major transportation since 1764. The bridge has been renovated several times keeping it's original structure intact. The bridge is a historic example since it is one of the oldest bridges.
Choate Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge carrying Route 1A/Route 133 over the Ipswich River in Ipswich, Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest surviving bridges in North America.HistoryThe stone bridge was built in 1764 with funds provided by the town of Ipswich and Essex County. Construction was supervised by Colonel John Choate, in whose honor the bridge was named. Choate was allegedly...