Lyme–East Thetford Bridge

The Lyme-East Thetford Bridge stretches 471 feet over the Connecticut River with its steel Parker truss design supported by concrete abutments and a central pier.

The current bridge, constructed in 1937 through Works Progress Administration funding, replaced an 1890s structure that was destroyed by flooding in 1936.

The bridge serves as a physical connection point between New Hampshire and Vermont communities, facilitating regular interactions between residents of both states.

Regular maintenance inspections and structural assessments ensure the bridge meets current safety standards for daily vehicle traffic between the two states.

This structure stands as the longest two-span Parker truss bridge in New Hampshire and represents one of five Parker truss bridges crossing the Connecticut River.

GPS coordinates: 43.81214,-72.18310

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45