Bloomington Viaduct
The Bloomington Viaduct spans the Northern Branch of the Potomac River connecting Bloomington, Maryland to Mineral County, West Virginia. The sandstone railroad bridge features three full center arches, each with a 56-foot (17 m) span and a 28-foot (8.5 m) rise. It is owned and operated by CSX Transportation on its Mountain Subdivision.
Bloomington Viaduct | |
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Bloomington Viaduct in January 2014 | |
| Coordinates | 39°28′38″N 79°4′5″W |
| Carries | Railroad |
| Crosses | North Branch Potomac River |
| Locale | Bloomington, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Maintained by | CSX Transportation |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Stone arch |
| Material | Sandstone and concrete |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Baltimore and Ohio Railroad |
| Opened | 1851 |
Bloomington Viaduct | |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000996 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1976 |
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