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Cassell "S" Bridge

Peters Creek Bridge

Cassell

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: August 24, 2019

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
Historic National Road Over Peters Creek
Location
Rural: Guernsey County, Ohio: United States
Structure Type
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1828 By Builder/Contractor: Unknown
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
28.0 Feet (8.5 Meters)
Structure Length
130.0 Feet (39.6 Meters)
Roadway Width
Not Available
Spans
1 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
30XXXX2

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Bridge Documentation

This small "S" stone arch bridge has been bypassed and preserved in place for pedestrian use. Span length is a rough estimate.

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Information and Findings From Ohio's Historic Bridge Inventory

Setting/Context

The stone arch bridge on the old National Road has been bypassed since the 1920s. It no longer carries traffic.

Physical Description

The stone arch bridge has an S-plan to its approach roadways and wingwalls. The arch has coursed ashlar arch barrel, spandrel walls, string course, and parapets. The arch ring has voussoirs and keystone.

Summary of Significance

The ca. 1828 stone arch bridge is a complete and handsome example of its type/design, typical of the original National Road arches. It is significant both for its technology and historic association with the National Road. The bridge was damaged as a result of flooding in 2005 and partially collapsed. It was rehabilitated as a FEMA project with no adverse effect to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards. The eligible recommendation of the prior assessment remains appropriate.

Justification

A well represented bridge type throughout the state for both bridges and culverts, stone arch bridges date from the mid 1830s and the building of the National Road through Belmont Co. Many are superbly proportioned and constructed by local contractors. They were used through World War I, particularly during the later years in park settings. More than 125 examples remain. This example has high significance based on its date of construction, detailing, and historic contexts) with the National Road.

Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes

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