Casselman Bridge, National Road

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Casselmans Bridge, National Road
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Nearest city: Grantsville, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°41′48″N 79°8′37″W / 39.69667, -79.14361Coordinates: 39°41′48″N 79°8′37″W / 39.69667, -79.14361
Built/Founded: 1813
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Other
Designated as NHL: 29 Jan 1964[1]
Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966[2]
NRHP Reference#: 66000391
Governing body: Local

Casselman Bridge, also known as Casselmans Bridge, was built in 1813 to carry the National Road across the Casselman River near Grantsville in western Maryland. The stone arch bridge spans 354 feet, making it the longest stone arch bridge of its time in the United States.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.[1][3]

It is located east of Grantsville on what is now US 40.[1] While highway traffic no longer crosses the bridge, it remains in good condition [4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Casselmans Bridge, National Road. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  3. ^ Joseph Scott Mendinghall (May 3, 1976), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Casselman Bridge, National RoadPDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying three photos, from c.1916, undated, and 1974PDF (32 KB)
  4. ^ Maryland Historical Trust. National Register of Historic Places: Properties in Garrett County. Maryland Historical Trust (2008-06-08).

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