Search for "super smart create" script here, it does exactly what you want and more. As far as I know, there's no easy way to create a shortcut for bridge (not sure for latest versions).
Ahhh damn that's so handy. Seriously can't believe I modelled without it. I did find a way to make a bridge shortcut off google which is just a script here: $.EditablePoly.Bridge () But just a single button and can't see why you'd want too with SSC. Thanks man.