| US Coast Guard photo | |
| Location | Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | |
| Year first constructed | 1888 |
| Deactivated | 1891 |
| Foundation | Mounted on bridge |
| Tower shape | Square Wood Tower |
| Markings / pattern | White |
| Characteristic | Red |
Fairhaven Bridge Light was a lighthouse on the bridge from New Bedford to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, at the north end of New Bedford Harbor.[1] From 1888 to 1891 it served as the rear light of a range to guide ships past Butler Flats on the west side of the harbor entrance. The front light of the range was Palmer Island Light. It was also known as "Fairhaven Bridge Range Light".
Although the Coast Guard historical site says that it was discontinued when the Butler Flats Light was built, there had been a lighthouse on Butler Flats since 1804 and the current tower was not built there until 1898.[1] The structure and the wooden bridge shown under it in the photo no longer exist.