Casselman Bridge

Casselman Bridge, also known as Casselmans Bridge or Castleman's Bridge, was completed in 1811 and opened for traffic in 1813 to carry the National Road across the Casselman River near Grantsville in western Maryland. The bridge was built to aid in the westward movement through the wilderness west of Cumberland. The 354 feet (108 m) long stone arch bridge spans 48 feet (15 m) with a 30-foot (9.1 m) high arch.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

It is located 0.5 miles (0.80 km) east of Grantsville, Maryland beside what is now US 40. While highway traffic no longer crosses the bridge, it remains in good condition.

A historic marker is posted on both ends of the bridge and reads:

"Erected 1813 by David Shriver, Jr., Sup't of the "Cumberland Road" (The National Road). This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously used from 1813 to 1933."

Read more about Casselman Bridge:  Rehabilitation and Preservation, Casselman River Bridge State Park

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