Missisquoi River Bridge

The Missisquoi River Bridge is a steel truss structure at the US-Canada border connecting Richford, Vermont to Sutton, Quebec. The construction spans the river with two distinct sections and features a concrete deck designed to accommodate cross-border traffic.

The bridge was built in 1929 by Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company as a replacement for an earlier structure destroyed during severe flooding in 1927. This new construction provided a permanent link between the two riverside communities.

The bridge connects two communities with names rooted in indigenous language, with Missisquoi coming from an Abenaki word meaning 'where there is flint'. This naming heritage remains part of the region's identity today.

The bridge provides two traffic lanes with adequate space and a clearance height that accommodates standard vehicles. Visitors should note this is an active border crossing where normal inspection procedures apply.

Beyond serving as a functioning border crossing, the bridge is registered as a historic monument with engineering significance. Many visitors overlook that it represents a rare example of early industrial-era steel construction technique.

Location: Richford

Location: Sutton

Inception: 1929

Made from material: steel

Part of: Canada–United States border

GPS coordinates: 45.01361,-72.58778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40