Choate Bridge
About Choate Bridge
Choate Bridge, at MA 133/1A over the Ipswich River (S. Main St.), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 21, 1972. It was among the first 2 of Ipswich’s 32 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
MA 133/1A over the Ipswich River (S. Main St.), Ipswich · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Choate Bridge
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Questions about Choate Bridge
Is Choate Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 21, 1972 (Register number 72000137).
Is Choate Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Whipple House, 0.2 miles away.
Can you visit Choate Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Choate Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795037 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.