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

Back Cove Trail crosses the bridge on its western side.

History Several bridges by the same name have existed connecting the areas.History of Trains in Portland University of Southern MaineBack Cove Bridge : Tukey's Bridge The current bridge was completed in 1960 and is named for Lemuel Tukey, a tavern owner and tax collector from the Back Cove area of Portland in the late 18th century.I 295 Interstate-guide.com It replaced a bridge completed around 1898, and which carried the Portland and Yarmouth Electric Railway.

Further reading

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

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