The Bayard Bridge is a crossing of the

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between

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and Garrett County,

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. The bridge takes its name from the town of

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at its West Virginia end.

History

According to

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records, Bayard Bridge was built prior to 1900. The

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span became limited by its narrow width, and the state decided to close this span along with ones at Dobbin and

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in 1988.

Replacement span

Since its closing, local citizens and businesses on both sides of the bridge have pushed for the construction of a replacement span at various times. As of 2008, there is a current campaign to acquire a new bridge.

References

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History

Replacement span

See also

References