the gorham covered bridge joins northern proctor and southern pittsford, both rural communities in central-northern rutland county, vermont. it carries gorham bridge road across otter creek, a minor side road which forms the town boundary at that point. the bridge is oriented east-west across the north-flowing creek. it is a single span town lattice truss, in length, resting on stone abutments that have been faced in concrete. the bridge has been strengthened by the addition of laminated beams below the road deck, which is wide. the bridge's exterior is sheathed in vertical board siding, which ends short of the roof line, and is topped by a gabled roof now covered in corrugated metal. the siding extends around the sides to the portal faces, and a short way inside the portals.