The National Road
- US 40: Maryland
Wilson's Bridge
A few miles west
of Hagerstown on Route 40 stands Wilson's Bridge, a stone arch bridge over
Conococheague Creek. The five-arch bridge, built in 1819, is named
on the National
Register of Historic Places. The bridge was beautifully restored
in 1984 by LeRoy E. Myers. The bridge is one of numerous still standing
stone bridges in central and western Maryland.
The restored bridge
serves as a backdrop for a popular fishing spot (Brian Polidoro)
An early spring view
of Wilson's Bridge. (Brian Polidoro)
Standing to the
stone bridge's south is a just as intriguing bridge that carries US 40
currently. The National Road through much of Maryland traverses rolling
hillsides that are home to historic and picturesque towns, brilliant farms,
and peaceful overlooks. If you would like to contribute to this project,
please
e-mail me.
The uniquely designed
concrete arch bridge that carries route 40 today. (Brian Polidoro)
Continuing on the Trail:
Head West to
Grantsville and the Casselman River Bridges
Head East
to Boonsboro and Middletown
Return
to the National Road Photo Essay Index
Sources & Links:
US
40 @ MDRoads.com ---Mike Pruett
Route
40 Net ---Frank Brusca
Brian
Polidoro
Page Created: September 21,
2002
Last Updated: May 21, 2006
(C) 2002-06 William Lawson