Due to safety concerns, the Maryland Park Service has closed Casselman River Bridge State Park in Grantsville, Garrett County. Fencing and signs have been installed to prevent public access to the park, including a small portion of the Casselman River.
The closure was put in place after the historic Casselman River Bridge was inspected by the Engineering and Construction unit of the Department of Natural Resources. Engineers noted cracking within the stonework, missing grout, and dislodged stones. The closure precedes a scheduled restoration and repair project that is expected to begin in 2024.
The Casselman River Bridge is one of the oldest surviving bridges in the country and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. This 80-foot stone-arch bridge was originally built in 1813 as part of the old National Road that linked Cumberland with the Ohio River. At the time of its construction, it was the longest single-span bridge in the United States and served as an important transportation link for more than 100 years. The bridge was closed to vehicles in 1953 and the area was established as a Maryland State Park in 1957.
Casselman River is a popular location for fishing and was recently stocked by the Department of Natural Resources as part of the December pre-season trout stocking. Anglers can still access the river to fish at locations outside of the state park.
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New Germany staff also manages Big Run, Casselman River Bridge, and Dans Mountain state parks.
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