Ok so why am I rating a bridge again? It's because Yelp wanted mt to rate the Sagamore bridge first which I thought weird but ok I did. As far as the Bourne bridge is concerned it's the bridge you want to go over if your going to the Falmouth area rather than taking the Sagamore bridge to head to Hyannis and Yarmouth and even down to Provincetown. Now in my opinion it looks identical to the Sagamore bridge and was built in the 1930s like the Sagamore which might be the reason. Either way people enjoy your bridges!! read more

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Bourne Bridge is another bridge connecting to/from Cape Cod and is popular for incoming to the Cape, on Route 28. Do expect traffic in either direction, because it will get congested, especially at the roundabout at the south end, during the summer peak. There is also a path located on the southbound side, with no barrier or fence, viewing the scenery of the Cape Cod Canal and even the railroad bridge, if it's a clear day. We never had any issues crossing the bridge, despite some traffic we experienced, but nothing too major. I personally enjoy crossing the Bourne, simply because it's the convenient and direct way of entering Cape Cod. read more

The Bourne Bridge carries Route 28 across the Cape Cod Canal and connects Cape Cod with the mainland of Massachusetts. It is an arch bridge with a suspended deck that has 135 feet of clearance below. There is no toll to cross the bridge. The bridge was completed in 1935 and was constructed under the Public Works Administration for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It has two lanes in each direction with a simple double yellow line across the center. There is also a six-foot sidewalk on the west side of the bridge tht is somewhat raised but there is no barrier between pedestrians and the traffic. At 6:00 on a cold morning, the bridge was quite fogged in and was pretty to drive and see though the "suicide prevention" fencing takes away from the view. [Review 18619 overall - 1199 in Massachusetts - 2141 of 2022.] read more

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I love this bridge, but only because it leads to a favorite place and I hate this bridge because in the other direction it means I am leaving a favorite place. It is exciting to approach it but often has much traffic if you go at the wrong time of day or the wrong day of the week or the wrong week of the year. Be aware and plan as best as you can. And there is often is construction as there was this vacation. You cannot plan that, but you can relax and be careful. And of there is fog, as there is at certain times of year, be really careful. Accidents around the Bridge make it worse for everyone. It is historic and it crosses the Cape Cod Canal. very picturesque for sure. Relax and enjoy it while you can. read more

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The Bourne Bridge in Bourne, Massachusetts carries Route 28 across the Cape Cod Canal, connecting Cape Cod with the rest of Massachusetts. It won the American Institute of Steel Construction's Class "A" Award of Merit as the "Most Beautiful Steel Bridge" in 1934. Most traffic approaching from the west follows Massachusetts Route 25 which ends at the interchange with US 6 and Route 28 just north of the bridge. The highway provides freeway connections from Interstate 495 and Interstate 195...that's where we came from...from 195. The view of the bridge as we approach is beautiful and magnificent. One of the two bridges that you would take as you travel towards Cape Cod. Lots of shops and stores before getting on the bridge, so you can stop and get a coffee, a snack or a meal before or after. read more

Bourne Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

we drove to cape cod mass this morning. we crossed this beautiful bridge. the bridge was absolutely beautiful. my dad wanted to see the cape cod canal. . i was most inpressed because we hit no traffic. normally when we go to mass. we get stuck in traffic. sometimes for a few hours. read more

Bourne Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

It's a bridge. A pretty sturdy bridge that hasn't failed me or lots of other people yet. It conveys me over a canal to get from one side of land to another. Can be be choked with lots of tourists at times if you don't plan accordingly to season or time of day, but otherwise it is expedient and has nice views if you can look left to right fast enough. 10/10 would recommend as only one of two ways to get on Cape quickly with a car. read more

Bourne Bridge - Night work. I'm looping. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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It's a Bridge. It's one of 2 bridges that go over the canal. These 2 bridges are the only way to get to the Cape. Short of flying or swimming. This one seems to get a little less traffic. Because it's further south. And does not have direct access to route 6 or route 3. I actually prefer this bridge. Since I like the view of the adjacent railroad bridge. So if a bunch of us Yelpers conspire and all give the Bourne a 1-Star rating, you think people will believe us, refuse to drive over this bridge and use the Sagamore instead? Ah that would be sweet! read more

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Boats canals and suicides The Bourne Bridge is well known to anyone trying to get on or off of Cape Cod. Many people have great memories of this bridge and it's twin, the Sagamore Bridge, which is on the other side of the canal. Crossing this bridge usually means a vacation or visit to the Cape. Unfortunately most people also have nightmares of this bridge and perhaps the worst traffic jams I have ever been in have been trying to get over it. Sometimes it seems like traffic is backed up to Hyannis and the wait is roughly forever. The Bourne Bridge is pretty cool to look at. It's a archbridge with a suspended deck and was built in 1935 to replace an older draw bridge that was completed in 1911 when the canal was opened. The bridge is 135 feet above water lever so the large ships can get under it and is 2,384 long with a main span of 616 feet. The Sagamore Bridge's main span is exactly the same but the approaches to the Bourne Bridge are much longer. Like most large bridges the Bourne and Sagamore attracted lots of people intent on suicide, so in 1983 suicide barriers were installed and the rate of both attempts and successful suicides dropped dramatically. It's unknown if the people that were deterred from jumping off the bridges eventually found other ways of ending their lives. A graceful and lovely bridge in a very beautiful area. Great views going over the bridge of the canal, ships and bike path but with all the traffic the sight seeing is best left to the passengers. The bridge is occasional closed for very high winds or real bad storms but most of the time it is open and ready to get people to and from the Cape. You just might have to be a bit patient to actually get over it. read more

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Been going over this bridge since I was in the womb. Not sure why but I usually hit up this one versus the Sagamore. Gotta be careful around the rotary though bc most people cannot drive and I am not kidding. Forget trying to get over the bridge without traffic if you leave after 8am on the weekends too. I try and hit it either late late night or bogus early in the morning for a breezy ride onto the cape. Also be careful if you are in the outer lane bc its dangerously close to the very high curb on the sides of the bridge. read more

Yes, it's a bridge, but it's the bridge to the Cape that has the cute ' Welcome to Cape Cod' shaped out of shrubs for all to see once you've crossed over, and have landed safely on the Cape side of the canal. Too cute. Kitchy, but cute. The views are gorgeous, and the bridge itself is pretty with it's 1930's design and sweeping arch. Yes, traffic can be bitch going across, as it's one of two four-lane bridges that serve as the only routes to drive onto the Cape, but that's not the bridges fault. It does its job, and it does it well :). read more

I grew up on this bridge. Watched people live and die on this bridge. I remember, one day, when I was growing up, my paw was fixing a suspension cord, and bird attacked him and he fell off and died. That was 16 years ago today. 2/5 would not bridge read more

Gets you over the canal ok but the near constant maintenance keeps it strictly a 3 star bridge lol

Alright, I know this is a review for a bridge, but this bridge signifies finally making it home to the place I grew up. The Bourne Bridge is one of the largest landmarks associated with traveling to Cape. Usually it's a pain in the rear to cross this baby, but if you know the right times it's cake. Overall this bridge is well maintained, the view from it is great, but the only frustration I have is that they used to light it at night which they no longer do. This used to be such a sight but now it's a little bland if it's dark. Final thought, Welcome to Cape Cod! read more

What is there to write about a bridge? It's a good spot if you are chasing a view to take photos of the canal with. The sunsets are excellent but not exactly an easy place to get to since you have to pretty much park on the cape side. I always check in here to keep up with the Yelp counter. However, the real secret may actually be what's under the bridge and is a nice place to walk along the canal with. read more

Came for the bridge, left disappointed. The thumbnail is actually a railroad bridge, VERY misleading.

The feeling I get whenever we drive across the Bourne Bridge on our way to the Cape is one of the best! The bridge itself is pretty picturesque and views of the Cape Cod Canal and surrounding areas are better seen during high traffic, when there's more stop & go, less zoom zoom zoom over the bridge. I've seen many Cape-goers or better yet, newcomers, succumb to the narrowness of the Bourne Bridge, scraping their hubcaps along the cement sidewalls & having anxiety attacks when reaching the rotary on the Capeside. My suggestion is to read up & find your barings before you travel to the Cape and if you can't arise to the challenge of crossing bridges & conquering rotaries, stay home! Tourists...the nerve! ;) read more

As a kid this bridge signified Summer as my family drove on to the Cape each year. As an adult this bridge signifies Home and Happiness. My children even refer to it as the "Happy Bridge". read more

It is a good classic bridge for the cape. If traveling in the summer, aim to cross the bridge at 4 AM when no ones on it. Check out the bike path underneath it. read more

This is the bridge that you enter to get to Cape Cod/Martha Vineyard/Nantucket. It wasn't that crowed when we want across but once the season begin in late June. This place is a nightmare to cross but beside that, it is just a regular bridge w/a nice view. read more

How can you not love the Bourne bridge..one of two pathways to the beautiful Cape Cod??? The Beautiful views of the Cape Cod Canal are breathtaking! Not as big as the Sagamore..But, still as beautiful! read more

Hard to really qualify the bridge as it once was, simply because the rotaries are missing on one half of this bridge as well as both sides of the Sagamore. The rotaries were needed when I was younger, and it seems like there would be better management of the traffic and certainly accidents if they were there. But what's done is done and they are certainly good looking bridges for however much longer they can be kept. read more