Bridges and Dams

Maryland’s landscape is defined by its waterways, resulting in a diverse array of engineering landmarks. This collection spans from the 19th-century Monocacy Aqueduct and the wooden Utica Covered Bridge to massive industrial feats like the Conowingo Dam. Highlights include rare iron bowstring arch bridges, the historic stone arches of the LeGore Bridge, and critical transit links like the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Amtrak’s Susquehanna River crossing. These sites showcase the evolution of Maryland's infrastructure, featuring stone masonry, iron truss work, and modern hydroelectric power generation.