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Lyman Bridge

Coordinates: 43°39′2″N 72°18′51″W / 43.65056°N 72.31417°W / 43.65056; -72.31417
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Lyman Bridge
A photograph of the road deck of the Lyman Bridge, facing west, including a sign bearing its name, two vehicles, and hills in Vermont in the distance.
Looking west into Vermont
Coordinates43°39′2″N 72°18′51″W / 43.65056°N 72.31417°W / 43.65056; -72.31417
CarriesU.S. Route 4
CrossesConnecticut River
LocaleWest Lebanon, New Hampshire, and White River Junction, Vermont
Maintained byNew Hampshire Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignBeam bridge, originally a covered bridge
History
OpenedOctober 28, 2017
Location
Map

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

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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

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References

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  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.