Edgell Bridge
N 43° 52.069 W 072° 09.876
18T E 727833 N 4861100
This bridge has an unusual feature. U-shape piers are placed several feet from each end to help support this bridge which is south of Orford Village in Lyme, NH
Waymark Code: WM5D7Q
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2008
Views: 17
Directions: Orford, NH - Jct of NH-10 and NH-25A, south about 1.5 miles, right on River Rd, 1 mile to bridge.
Nearest Town: Lyme, NH
Active: Yes
Circa: 1885 by Walter Piper - Cost $1825
Re-Built: 3 times - 1936, 1971 (Cost $23,800), 1982 (Cost $30,000)
Ht. Above Water: 14 ft
Crosses Over Clay Brook
Primary Use Auto
Bridge Number: NH-05-11
Management: Town of Lyme
Site Status: Site Open
Overall Condition: Good
Notes : Eligible, but not yet listed on National Register of Historic Places
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Style/Design: Town Lattice Truss
Number of Spans: 1+
Span/Total Length: 150 ft/ 154 ft
Floor: Wide lengthwise planks
Roof: Standing Rib Sheet Metal
Year Built: 1885, 1936, 1971, 1982
Location (Road - City - State - Country): River Rd - Orford, NH - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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