Casselman Bridge
The Casselman Bridge is a historic transportation structure on the Casselman River, located immediately east of Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland. The bridge was built in 1813-1814 as part of the National Road. Historic markers posted at each end read:
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.
| Casselman River Bridge State Park | |
|---|---|
The bridge's south aspect | |
Location in Maryland Casselman Bridge (the United States) | |
| Location | Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Grantsville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°41′48″N 79°08′37″W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 1957 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Casselman River Bridge State Park |
Casselman's Bridge, National Road | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
| Location | East of Grantsville on U.S. Route 40 Alternate, Grantsville, Maryland |
| Area | < 1 acre |
| Built | 1813-1814 |
| Architect | David Shriver Jr. |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000391 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | January 29, 1964 |
Since 1957, the structure, which has also been known as Casselmans Bridge, Castleman's Bridge, and Little Crossings Bridge, has been preserved by the state of Maryland as Casselman River Bridge State Park. The bridge was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and placed on the National Historic Register in 1966.