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Historic Bridges: Washington County, Maryland

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 10

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Church Street Bridge
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Church Street (Old Alignment) Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Hancock: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This former vehicular bridge with a notable deck camber now serves non-motorized traffic.
Harpers Ferry Plate Girder Railroad Bridge
B&O Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Potomac River, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and Harpers Ferry Road (Sandy Hook Road) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 13
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The newer of two railroad bridges at this location, the construction of this bridge also resulted in reconstruction of the now-shared tunnel immediately east of these two bridges.
Harpers Ferry Truss Railroad Bridge
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge, B&O Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) and Appalachian Trail Over Potomac River, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and Harpers Ferry Road (Sandy Hook Road) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 897 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1894 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works) and William Lee Sisson
This is a notable multi-span pin-connected truss located at an important, historic crossing.
Main Street Bridge
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Main Street (MD-144) Over Little Tonoloway Creek in Hancock: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This concrete arch bridge has been widened twice since its construction.
New Wilson's Bridge
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National Pike (US-40) Over Conococheague Creek in Rural: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1936 By: Unknown
With substantial architectural details, this is a beautiful example of a concrete arch bridge.
Old Wilson's Bridge
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National Pike (Abandoned Alignment) Over Conococheague Creek in Rural: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 210 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1819 By: Silas Harry of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is the oldest among a rich collection of stone arch bridges in this county.
Potomac Edison Company Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Western Maryland Railway) Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Williamsport: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 17.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: New York Central Iron Works of Hagerstown, Maryland and Sanderson and Porter of New York, New York
This is a unique example of a small scale vertical lift bridge, designed to accomodate a tow path.
Salisbury Street Bridge
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Salisbury Street Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Williamsport: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 9.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1879 By: Patapsco Bridge and Iron Works of Baltimore, Maryland and Wendel Bollman of Baltimore, Maryland
A rare surviving work of noted engineer Wendel Bollman, this is a very old metal truss bridge.
Sandy Hook Bridge
US-340 Potomac River Bridge
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US-340 (Jefferson Pike) Over Potomac River, Sandy Hook Road, and Railroad (CSX) in Rural: Washington County, Maryland and Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,251 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 12
Built 1946 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Maryland State Roads Commission
This is a large and very beautiful deck truss noted for its attractive trusses, piers, and railings, and lack of alteration.
US-522 Main Street Bridge
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US-522 Over Little Tonoloway Creek, MD-144 (Main Street) and Limestone Road in Hancock: Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 586 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1937 By: George B. Hazelwood of Cumberland, Maryland and Maryland State Roads Commission
This unique bridge combines the technology of a Wichert truss with a plate girder.

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