S Bridge, National Road

S Bridge, National Road
The S Bridge east of Old Washington in Ohio in 2009.
Nearest city Old Washington, Ohio
Coordinates 40°2′43″N 81°22′27″W / 40.04528°N 81.37417°W / 40.04528; -81.37417Coordinates: 40°2′43″N 81°22′27″W / 40.04528°N 81.37417°W / 40.04528; -81.37417
Built 1828
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Other
NRHP Reference # 66000610
Significant dates
Added to NRHP October 15, 1966[1]
Designated NHL January 29, 1964[2]

The S Bridge derives its name from its sharply curving approaches. Built in 1828, the single-arch stone bridge on Bridgewater Road carried the National Road and is one of four S bridges in Guernsey County, Ohio.

The bridge is approximately 185 feet (56 m) long, including approaches.[3]

References

  1. Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "S Bridge, National Road". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-06-16.
  3. Mendinghall, Joseph S.; Bradford, S. Sydney (1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - S Bridge, National Road" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-06-15.

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