Press Release: 5/27/2026

Historic Bridges Available for Adoption

 

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to replace the federally-owned and operated Bourne and Sagamore bridges as part of the Cape Cod Bridges Program, Bourne, Massachusetts. USACE is making these historic structures available for adoption to any public or private entity interested in their removal, relocation, and repurposing for alternative use.



The Sagamore Bridge is a three‑span steel riveted continuous Warren through‑truss that carries U.S. Route 6 over the Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich Road, and the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad. The Sagamore Bridge has total length of 1,833 feet, including its two concrete abutment spans, and a minimum clearance of 135-feet above mean high water (MHW) of Cape Cod Canal.



The Bourne Bridge is a seven-span steel riveted continuous Warren through truss that carries Massachusetts Route 28 over the Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich Road, and the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad. The Bourne Bridge has a total length of 2,684 feet, including its two concrete abutment spans, and a minimum clearance of 135-feet above MHW of Cape Cod Canal.



USACE is accepting proposals for the relocation and alternative use of either or both of the bridges on the Cape Cod Canal until June 26, 2026. Because the bridges were constructed in the 1930s, paint systems on both bridges contain lead and other possible constituents requiring controlled removal and containment that may result in additional cost to the adopter. Interested adopters must submit a relocation plan detailing the bridge’s proposed use, location, schedule for relocation, and the available resources to ensure continued maintenance of these structures.  More information including where to submit proposals can be found on the New England District’s webpage. 



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Media queries should be submitted to Sheandra Sterling at Sheandra.c.sterling@usace.army.mil or (978) 318-8237.

 

 

 

 

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Sheandra Sterling

978-318-8237

sheandra.c.sterling@usace.army.mil