National Register of Historic Places

Bloomington Viaduct

Bloomington, Garrett County, Maryland
Listed
November 21, 1976
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000996

About this property

The Bloomington Viaduct is a viaduct that spans the Northern Branch of the Potomac River, connecting Bloomington, Maryland to Mineral County, West Virginia. The sandstone railroad bridge features three full center arches, each with a 56-foot (17 m) span and a 28-foot (8.5 m) rise. It is owned and operated by CSX Transportation on its Mountain Subdivision. When built in 1851, it carried a double track of the original Baltimore and Ohio Railroad main line. In 1916 the viaduct was widened to accommodate two more tracks. The addition is a Melan-type reinforced concrete bridge of identical configuration built against the south face of the original stone bridge. As the state boundary follows the southern bank of the Potomac, nearly all of the bridge is located in Garrett County, Maryland. The Bloomington Viaduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976. Bloomington Viaduct, Garrett County, including photo in 1975, at Maryland Historical Trust

Location

Bloomington, Garrett County, Maryland
39.47714, -79.06794

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When was Bloomington Viaduct listed on the National Register?

Bloomington Viaduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Bloomington Viaduct?

Bloomington Viaduct is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bloomington Viaduct?

The period of significance for Bloomington Viaduct is recorded as the industrial era.

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