Cheshire Bridge

Cheshire Bridge is a road and railway crossing over the Connecticut River between Charlestown, New Hampshire, and Springfield, Vermont. The structure features three Pennsylvania truss spans and measures approximately 489 feet in length.

A wooden toll bridge stood at this location from 1806 before being replaced by the current steel structure built in 1930. The McClintic-Marshall Company constructed this new bridge to handle growing traffic between the two states for decades to come.

The bridge serves as a daily crossing point linking New Hampshire and Vermont residents, forming a tangible connection between two communities. For people on both sides, it represents a familiar threshold in their regular travel patterns.

The bridge is easily accessible from public roads on both sides of the Connecticut River and provides direct passage for vehicles. Access is straightforward from Charlestown on the New Hampshire side and from Springfield on the Vermont side.

The bridge was one of the few places in the region where trains and cars shared the same structure until railway operations stopped in 1984. This dual function made it a rare example of combined transportation infrastructure in New England during much of the 20th century.

Location: Sullivan County

Location: Windsor County

Official opening: 1930

GPS coordinates: 43.26050,-72.42730

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42