During a break in the weather on Sunday afternoon, I headed out to grab a few photographs that I needed for some upcoming posts. When it was time to head for home, I did as I often do. Rather than go back the way I came, I made some random turns down country roads that I hadn’t been on before.
While this approach occasionally causes me to get lost, it often reveals a new roadside item of interest.
And it did this time too. While zipping north on Quarry Road, I happened to notice an interesting bridge on Garfield Road. It was just west of the intersection.
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While this approach occasionally causes me to get lost, it often reveals a new roadside item of interest.
And it did this time too. While zipping north on Quarry Road, I happened to notice an interesting bridge on Garfield Road. It was just west of the intersection.
Of course, I had to pull over for a better look, and was rewarded with this view (below).
The southern side of the bridge (below) has the year 1883 inscribed in it.
The bridge is listed on Bridgehunter.com, and is identified as an 1883 arch bridge over Beaver Creek on TR18.
I’m impressed that the charming bridge has not been replaced.
For an excellent article on the Structure magazine website that examines the challenges of evaluating and preserving historic stone arch bridges, click here.