Valley Railroad Stone Bridge, Railroad stone bridge in Augusta County, Virginia.
The Valley Railroad Stone Bridge is a stone railway bridge in Augusta County, Virginia. It crosses Folly Mills Creek using four granite arches built on splayed supporting piers.
Built in 1874, this bridge was part of the Valley Railroad connecting Staunton and Lexington. The rail line ceased operation in 1942, though the stone structure itself survived.
The bridge represents nineteenth-century engineering methods, demonstrating the craftsmanship of stone masonry in transportation infrastructure development.
The bridge is located near Interstate 81 and can be seen from surrounding public areas. Access is straightforward, requiring no special preparation or equipment to view it.
The structure incorporates rough-faced granite ashlar construction with smooth-faced ashlar elements in the arch soffits, marking distinct architectural details.
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