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Dalton Deck Truss Bridge

Photo taken by C Hanchey in October 2009

BH Photo #147751

Overview: Bypassed Pratt deck truss bridge over Connecticut River on former Gilman Rd in Dalton
Location: Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire, and Essex County, Vermont
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
History: Built 1928 by the Berlin Construction Co.; Bypassed in 1997
Builder: - Berlin Construction Co. of Berlin, Connecticut
Design: Three-span steel Pratt deck truss with stringer approach spans
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 140.1 ft.
Total length: 546.9 ft.
Deck width: 20.0 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: Connecticut River Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +44.41056, -71.72250 (decimal degrees)
44°24'38" N, 71°43'21" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 19/283234/4921079 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Gilman
Inventory number: BH 24864 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection report (as of May 2009): Overall condition: Poor
Superstructure condition rating: Imminent Failure (1 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Imminent Failure (1 out of 9)
Deck condition rating: Imminent Failure (1 out of 9)
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August 22, 2017: Updated by Michael Quiet: Noted that this bridge is no longer open for pedestrians. Added pictures
October 16, 2009: Updated by C Hanchey: Added bridge builder