Very interesting! My head was spinning there for a moment. LOL. I love old road alignments. Too bad that beautiful 1944 bridge is just sitting there left to the elements.
Okay, i admit it. I’m most of the way thru a bottle of cheap Sauvignon blanc, and there’s more pressing needs on my plate, but i just LOVE this kinda shit. Thanks man. Well worth it.
There was a partial bridge collapse in 1942. The 1944 bridge was built as a replacement and the 1808 bridge was permanently closed and dismantled. I heard rumours laughter and merriment can often be heard at the jug.
I grew up in new market we moved there 1979 I remember the bus accident and then when we were kids when they were building a new 70 cut through we would ride our bikes on it until the new part of 70 open
I'm glad they saved the "jug". This is an awesome video! So happy I can watch stuff like this while we are all supposed to stay home. I live up in CT, so maybe I could drive down to see this someday.
Glad to see you're back. And a new camera too! The topic is cool. You got me thinking about areas in Central Illinois, where three alignments of Rt. 66 are even closer together and visible. But we're too young for a fourth yet. ;)
Always wanted to explore that bridge, awesome content! You should go down the towpath and feature the locks, lock houses and the aqueducts with pictures of how they looked back in the day.
Great video, but they were not all alignments of U.S. 40. The U.S. Highway system did not come about until 1926. The first bridge was part of what was known as the Baltimore Pike. It later became part of the National Road, after it was extended east of Cumberland.
Really interesting. I saw the old bridge a month or so ago while riding as a passenger in a tow truck. Never heard of it before. Today I actually went down there and took some pictures before searching for info on it, and ultimately finding your video.
Thank you for this - I’ve done videos as well and collect old postcards - your blending of those into film is an interest of mine. I’ve been trying to locate this old bridge!
I live in California now but grew up and lived in that area for many years. I remember friends in Frederick mentioning the Jugg bridge. It's nice to see the lush foliage of the Mid-Atlantic area. Thanks.
Cool, was just out in Frederick a couple weekends ago (now Mar 2021) I've seen the Jug and ... now i know what it is!!! I think I've seen a couple of those alignments but would be interesting to go back out and know what i'm looking at. A few years back I followed all the National Road alignments out to Zanesville, OH.
YES. I grew up here and never been down the closed roads and was interested. But kept getting confused with how the video/commentary jumps all over the place..
My mother used to talk about the bridge falling down after a bus crossing over it.I think it's nice they preserved the jug.They used to say there was a bottle of wine inside.
Won't talk much about it but that was a terrible bus crash. The bus lost control going around that steep downgrade on the east side of the bridge in the rain, fishtailed and struck the bridge. The pavement was in bad shape. I don't think they closed it right then because the state repaved that area in September 1985.
The prez watches this stuff? Cool if so! We are gonna miss you man...glad you were prez in my lifetime. Since I probably can't meet you face to face, what I love about you is you tell it how you see it!...If it's Blue, you say it's Blue...no BS involved.
hey, there I live in Frederick and would love to see these. can you tell me what roads i need to go to access the abandoned section of 40 where the skate stuff was and where to access the bridge (1945 section?) i hope to hear from you
Nick Sullivan hey, if you haven't found it any info on exactly how to get there yet. You'd drive toward spring ridge from the sheetz/Taco Bell/airport area on east Patrick.. then turn into the park and ride on the left after you pass the rv park through the light to turn on 70. There's a driving range right there too. You'll see the road closed barriers at the end of the park & ride.
It follows the alignment that became U.S. 40, but the U.S. Highway System did not come into existence until 1926. It was called the Baltimore Pike prior to that.
Don't know how long it's been for you, but Frederick has changed so much. Farms sold to builders. Tons of new developments and traffic. New roads and ramps are under construction to accommodate the growing population. It's not the nice and quiet Frederick it used to be.
The bridge that was built in the 1940's was hastily built during the war for necessary transportation across the Monocacy River. It was substandard and closed after a fatal bus crash in 1985. A new I-70 bridge had already been under construction to the north so the dilapidated bridge was closed. The remaining bridge is now MD 144 and follows as close as possible to the original National Road.
in dolly sids West Virginia..some kids decided to remove graffiti for a public service project...turns out they removes pre historic native American paintings I like graffiti since that day
If you look up I-70 golf range in Frederick.. you basically turn into the park and ride where that entrance to the golf range is. You’ll see the concrete barriers blocking the road. I walked down there the other year. They have a fence up to stop people from getting on the actual bridge.
Very interesting! My head was spinning there for a moment. LOL. I love old road alignments. Too bad that beautiful 1944 bridge is just sitting there left to the elements.
Okay, i admit it. I’m most of the way thru a bottle of cheap Sauvignon blanc, and there’s more pressing needs on my plate, but i just LOVE this kinda shit. Thanks man. Well worth it.
Wow. The beauty built into the design of these old bridges was amazing.
What is an "alignment?"
When you build a road it’s called an alignment. People who travel earlier versions of the road will say this was an earlier alignment of the road
I like the Jug Bridge.
There was a partial bridge collapse in 1942. The 1944 bridge was built as a replacement and the 1808 bridge was permanently closed and dismantled. I heard rumours laughter and merriment can often be heard at the jug.
I grew up in new market we moved there 1979 I remember the bus accident and then when we were kids when they were building a new 70 cut through we would ride our bikes on it until the new part of 70 open
I live two minutes from there. I hunt and fish there regularly. Walked across the old bridge 100 times
Very cool video; thanks for posting. I remember 40 into Hagerstown.
Great video. Went across them many times. In the 70’s I would make multiple trips.
I'm glad they saved the "jug". This is an awesome video! So happy I can watch stuff like this while we are all supposed to stay home. I live up in CT, so maybe I could drive down to see this someday.
Glad to see you're back. And a new camera too! The topic is cool. You got me thinking about areas in Central Illinois, where three alignments of Rt. 66 are even closer together and visible. But we're too young for a fourth yet. ;)
Always wanted to explore that bridge, awesome content! You should go down the towpath and feature the locks, lock houses and the aqueducts with pictures of how they looked back in the day.
I didnt know about the the first bridge,making a total of three bridges.
Nice job. Thank you for sharing.
Great video, but they were not all alignments of U.S. 40. The U.S. Highway system did not come about until 1926. The first bridge was part of what was known as the Baltimore Pike. It later became part of the National Road, after it was extended east of Cumberland.
Great video as always, thanks!
Really interesting. I saw the old bridge a month or so ago while riding as a passenger in a tow truck. Never heard of it before. Today I actually went down there and took some pictures before searching for info on it, and ultimately finding your video.
Thank you for this - I’ve done videos as well and collect old postcards - your blending of those into film is an interest of mine. I’ve been trying to locate this old bridge!
What a beautiful concrete bridge.
Hey there! That is indeed our little skateboard paradise. No body gives any grief about it at all its perfect
Nice jug but I prefer when they come in pairs.
I live in California now but grew up and lived in that area for many years. I remember friends in Frederick mentioning the Jugg bridge. It's nice to see the lush foliage of the Mid-Atlantic area.
Thanks.
Excellent! I have a lot of family from Pittsburgh and your vids are awesome, thanks!
My Mom came from Richmond Indiana on the National Road, and I was born a short distance away in Connersville. Interesting highway!
Wow I would love to visit this!
This is really great info and very interesting. Great job. Keep it up.
Cool, was just out in Frederick a couple weekends ago (now Mar 2021) I've seen the Jug and ... now i know what it is!!! I think I've seen a couple of those alignments but would be interesting to go back out and know what i'm looking at. A few years back I followed all the National Road alignments out to Zanesville, OH.
I would drive past that marker heading onto Patrick street from i-70.....
very appreciative for your efgorts
Back in 54 Billy Joe Mcallister and I used to fish off that bridge.
Does anyone else open up google maps satellite view and try to follow along with these abandoned roads videos?
YES. I grew up here and never been down the closed roads and was interested. But kept getting confused with how the video/commentary jumps all over the place..
There's alot left of the national road
My mother used to talk about the bridge falling down after a bus crossing over it.I think it's nice they preserved the jug.They used to say there was a bottle of wine inside.
Hey. have you considered getting a drone for some aerial shots and also to keep yourself safe in videos like this??
What's not safe he's doing?
@String Theory
Lol. Your to funny
Great video, didn’t know the history behind that bridge, I’ve biked on it before
Won't talk much about it but that was a terrible bus crash. The bus lost control going around that steep downgrade on the east side of the bridge in the rain, fishtailed and struck the bridge. The pavement was in bad shape. I don't think they closed it right then because the state repaved that area in September 1985.
The Monocacy River crossings right?
ive traveled on the old I70 bridge before going to visit relatives in maryland....interesting
Well done. Thanks.
Take a shot every time he says alignment
Before they built I-68 me and my family would travel this to Deep Creek Lake.
Good video, thanks!!
Great info!
Awesome video.
You should come to Colver pa and talk about the c&i railroad
Good old Monocacy River.😁😁
The prez watches this stuff? Cool if so! We are gonna miss you man...glad you were prez in my lifetime. Since I probably can't meet you face to face, what I love about you is you tell it how you see it!...If it's Blue, you say it's Blue...no BS involved.
hey, there I live in Frederick and would love to see these. can you tell me what roads i need to go to access the abandoned section of 40 where the skate stuff was and where to access the bridge (1945 section?) i hope to hear from you
Nick Sullivan hey, if you haven't found it any info on exactly how to get there yet. You'd drive toward spring ridge from the sheetz/Taco Bell/airport area on east Patrick.. then turn into the park and ride on the left after you pass the rv park through the light to turn on 70. There's a driving range right there too. You'll see the road closed barriers at the end of the park & ride.
Great Video !
Nice ... ThankYou
This kind of exploring is just right for E-Bikes (quick and quiet in and out) and stealth camping.
It follows the alignment that became U.S. 40, but the U.S. Highway System did not come into existence until 1926. It was called the Baltimore Pike prior to that.
There were four of those stone monuments on the original bridge. While you were down there did you check out Mural Bridge in Fredrick?
With Frederick County growing. It would make more sense to reopen roads that have been closed including the one shown at 3:49
Need a drone shot!
Wonder when the last time any of these were actually inspected by the state.
I miss living in Frederick.
Don't know how long it's been for you, but Frederick has changed so much. Farms sold to builders. Tons of new developments and traffic. New roads and ramps are under construction to accommodate the growing population. It's not the nice and quiet Frederick it used to be.
I remember crossing those 1944 bridges many times.
Maybe they rebuilt it so quick give how important the route is - particularly during the war.
It was U.S. 40, but not from 1808. It was the Baltimore Pike then. The U.S. Highway System did not come about until 1928.
The bridge that was built in the 1940's was hastily built during the war for necessary transportation across the Monocacy River. It was substandard and closed after a fatal bus crash in 1985. A new I-70 bridge had already been under construction to the north so the dilapidated bridge was closed. The remaining bridge is now MD 144 and follows as close as possible to the original National Road.
I live in tulip Hill right on 144
Well done, very fascinating video. It's a shame it's all tagged with grafitti. Thanks for the adventure!
in dolly sids West Virginia..some kids decided to remove graffiti for a public service project...turns out they removes pre historic native American paintings
I like graffiti since that day
2:35 Can you post the location on google maps of the 1808 bridge ?
If you look up I-70 golf range in Frederick.. you basically turn into the park and ride where that entrance to the golf range is. You’ll see the concrete barriers blocking the road. I walked down there the other year. They have a fence up to stop people from getting on the actual bridge.
The 1808 bridge, the Jug Bridge, is gone. The original National Road just leads to the river.
This bridge isn't far out from where I live. Sometimes I cross the route 40 bridge still in use.