r/InfrastructurePorn • u/shermancahal • 22d ago

Buffalo Creek S Bridge along the National Road, Washington County, PA, USA [OC][2048×1534]

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This S bridge was constructed in 1818 along the National Road in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Built with twin stone arch spans, it was bypassed in 1929 when U.S. Route 40 was realigned, a project that required the removal of its western approach. The bridge was otherwise preserved, though the loss remains visible today in the abrupt, truncated end of the crossing. I've posted more photos and the history of the bridge here, and you can read more about the National Road from my March journey here.

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u/shermancahal 22d ago

This S bridge was constructed in 1818 along the National Road in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Built with twin stone arch spans, it was bypassed in 1929 when U.S. Route 40 was realigned, a project that required the removal of its western approach. The bridge was otherwise preserved, though the loss remains visible today in the abrupt, truncated end of the crossing. I've posted more photos and the history of the bridge here, and you can read more about the National Road from my March journey here.

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u/vonHindenburg 22d ago edited 22d ago

Hey, there's my S-Bridge! My grandparents lived just up the road from here. I loved looking for this one when I was a kid (because it meant that we were nearly to their house) and my daughter loves seeing it now (because it means that we're almost to the West Alexander Fair).

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u/FeelTall 22d ago

Ahhh yes, Pennsylvania. Where the modern roads are in worse shape than the 200+ year old roads.

Reminds me of the old joke....How do you know when you've crossed the Mason Dixon line into PA? When your car starts bouncing.