Gorham Bridge Renovation on Hold
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Gorham Bridge stands on the west bank of
Otter Creek awaiting completion of the new abutments. Photo by Joe Nelson, December 14,
2003
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Completion of the Gorham Bridge renovation is on hold at the request of the Vermont
Agency of Transportation.
The prime contractor, Contractors Crane Service of
Morrisville, was asked to suspend work until spring pending better weather for completion of the
abutments.
The bridge, ready for the move, will stand on the west
bank of Otter Creek through the winter months sheltering materials and equipment. At the time
the photos were taken, the structure and exterior sheathing appeared to be complete except for
the steel standing seam roofing.
Work began in May, 2003 with a completion date in
early November. The cost of the project was estimated to be $1,243,788, funded by the National
Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program. The truss work was done by Groton Timber
Work, and the abutments by H.B. Fleming of Maine.
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Gorham Bridge east abutment awaits completion.
Photo by Joe Nelson, December 14, 2003
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Gorham Bridge, renovation nearly complete, awaits move back over the
river.
Photo by Joe Nelson, December 14, 2003
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