Bloomington Viaduct
Also known as B & O Viaduct at Bloomington
About Bloomington Viaduct
Bloomington Viaduct was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1976. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isStone arch railroad bridge spanning the Northern Branch of the Potomac River. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Potomac River, south of MD 135, in Bloomington, MD · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Bloomington ViaductStart here
- 2BordersideItalianate · 0.3 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bloomington Viaduct
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bloomington Viaduct
Is Bloomington Viaduct on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1976 (Register number 76000996).
Is Bloomington Viaduct a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Casselman's Bridge, National Road, 15.7 miles away.
Can you visit Bloomington Viaduct?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bloomington Viaduct?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106777450 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.