In 2018, we started the National Road Project - To explore and photograph the Ohio portion of the National Road and what remains of the original roadway, buildings and structures from the Pennsylvania border to the Indiana border. The National Road was nicknamed "The Main Street of America". There are historic stone bridges on the National Road that have their own stories to tell. The S Bridge, so named because of its design, stands 4 miles east of Old Washington, Ohio. Built in 1828 as part of the National Road, it is a single arch stone structure. It had deteriorated and was used only for pedestrian traffic but I believe it has now been restored. It’s a great adventure and there are many things to see from a bygone era. There’s also a “Y” bridge in Zanesville that was built in 1814 and spans the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. The Route 40 project is finished. We explored what remains of the original National Road (Route 40) in Ohio. It was interesting and a lot of fun.
Me and my girlfriend want to drive the old part of route 40 this summer. Can you tell me where the brick paved sections are ?
ReplyDeleteHi Adam
ReplyDeleteOne section of the original brick paved road is (now Peacock Rd) near Cambridge. You can find it on Google Earth at: 40° 1'37.18"N 81°30'6.56"W. A search will return many websites with the information on the National Road. You’ll see more and save time if you do some research and plan your trip before you go.