casselman river bridge state park

JGuarino

This is just a old stone bridge. If you are under 5'3' you will not be able to see over the side to see the view!

JC0l

its the oldest bridge on route 40, one cannot drive on it now, but you can walk on it and kinda experience a walk back in time to the old village on the other end

Kriss_15401

I love this little park because it's convenient and free. During my visit, I noticed that they improved the picnic tables and added a cute little gazebo that overlooks the little area of the river. There is also a bathroom, which wasn't there the last time I visited.The bridge is an impressive stone arch bridge that has withstood the ravages of time. You can kill 30 minutes to an hour here.

dcalvinm

The Casselman River Bridge is a stone arch bridge built on the National Road in 1813. There is no charge for the site. There are some picnic tables there if you want to bring your lunch along.

85Harley

I like to stop here if for no other reason than to walk to the top of the bridge.It's a pretty amazing feat of construction. The history is also fairly well described on signs while you walk along the paths. You should be in and out in easily under an hour, even with kids and dogs. It generally isn't over crowded. If you enjoy history, it's a quick stop worth making.

CountryGal5759

The up and down bridge is very interesting and historic. Great place for informal pictures of family. Would be great picnic spot.

joem5636

The bridge is interesting historically but hardly worth a stop. Very nice park area with some road noise. River is a popular trout stream.

BestBuddyA1

It's a nice little place to stop and stretch your legs and take a couple of pictures. Very nice shops right by the bridge in old log cabins that have artisans making pottery, wood, metal, painting. If you stop the you must visit the Yoder House which is a replica of the Yoder family house from years ago. If you are lucky one of the members of the Yoder family will be there and can give you a tour. That alone is worth the visit.

Cheryl14_13

This place is very pleasant, the bridge is absolutely beautiful truly one of a kind. Its a nice area and something to see also very relaxing.

Hbpshp

Great little park with a historic bridge right off the highway. A great break in your drive or pick up a picnic in Grantsville and eat at the bridge -- outdoor grill and tables are available. Let the dog and kids have a break and check out the history of an 1813 stone bridge on the National roadway US 40. Marvel at the hump in the middle and how many model T went airborne. Other things too check out MD State Parks Garret Co as they say To the east of the bridge is the "Spruce Forest Artisan Village." The village’s historic buildings were moved from various locations in Western Maryland and restored on the site. They currently serve as studios for a variety of artists. Adjacent to Spruce Village are the Penn Alps restaurant and gift shop, a historic structure that dates to 1818, and Stanton’s Mill, a working grist mill originally established in 1797.

WendyB159

This Bridge Park is right beside the highway, so why not stop. When you view the old original stone bridge you have the progression of travel history right in front of you. From the stone bridge, longest stone span in U.S for years, to the Iron bridge, still in use, to the Span for I 68. An interesting view of highway history.

only1kirk

We visited the Cassleman River Bridge as we were passing through Grantsville Md. When we arrived the bridge was closed for repairs but we could see it well from the parking lot. We were amazed at the size and the beauty of this bridge. From the pictures we've seen it looks like just, "a bridge". But when you see it in real life it really has a "wow" factor. It was built in 1813 and at that time it was the largest single span stone bridge. This park makes a great stop on the National Road and should not be missed.