Claggett's Mill Bridge - Hagerstown, Maryland
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BruceS
N 39° 35.703 W 077° 42.610
18S E 267283 N 4386322
Historic stone arch bridge near Hagerstown, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WMKG2A
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2014
Views: 4
The Claggett's Mill Bridge is on Poffenberger Road across Antietam Creek. The three-span stone arched bridge was built in 1840 by John Weaver. The bridge measure a total length of 173 feet with the center arch being 38 feet and the two flanking arches each being 34 feet. The bridge is a single lane with roadway with of 16 feet 5 inches. Immediately to the west of this bridge is the smaller Claggett's Mill Race bridge. The smaller bridge has a single stone arch. Northwest of these bridges is "Valentia", the Claggett family estate which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Length of bridge: 173 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Antietam Creek
Date constructed: 1840
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Poffenberger Road
Location:
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland
Height of bridge: Not listed
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