Valley Railroad Stone Bridge
Valley Railroad Stone Bridge, Railroad stone bridge in Augusta County, Virginia.
The Valley Railroad Stone Bridge extends 130 feet across Folly Mills Creek with four granite spans featuring semi-circular arches on splayed piers.
Built in 1874 during the railroad expansion era, this bridge served as part of the Valley Railroad line connecting Staunton and Lexington until 1942.
The bridge represents nineteenth-century engineering methods, demonstrating the craftsmanship of stone masonry in transportation infrastructure development.
Located near Interstate 81 at coordinates 38.0892°N and 79.0778°W, the bridge remains visible from adjacent public rights-of-way.
The structure incorporates rough-faced granite ashlar construction with smooth-faced ashlar elements in the arch soffits, marking distinct architectural details.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 38.08920,-79.07780
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:19
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