Lyman Bridge

Bridge in and White River Junction, Vermont
43°39′2″N 72°18′51″W / 43.65056°N 72.31417°W / 43.65056; -72.31417CarriesU.S. Route 4CrossesConnecticut RiverLocaleWest Lebanon, New Hampshire, and White River Junction, VermontMaintained byNew Hampshire Department of TransportationCharacteristicsDesignBeam bridge, originally a covered bridgeHistoryOpenedOctober 28, 2017LocationMap

The Lyman Bridge crosses the Connecticut River to connect West Lebanon, New Hampshire, to White River Junction, Vermont. It is named for Elias Lyman, who built the original bridge at this location.[1] The current bridge was opened on Saturday, October 28, 2017.[2]

The Lyman Bridge carries U.S. Route 4 and a pedestrian walkway on both sides.

History

In 1836 the Lyman Bridge was removed and replaced with a three-span covered toll bridge.[3]

A photograph showing the span of the Lyman Bridge from the New Hampshire side
Previous bridge, taken in 2008

See also

References

  1. ^ "White River Junction Historic District". www.crjc.org.
  2. ^ "Lyman Bridge Dedication". lebanonnh.gov.
  3. ^ Book, Rebecca. "Nomination for the Name of the Bridge from West Lebanon, NH to Hartford, VT". Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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