Railroad Lift Bridge
Built in 1923 by the Western Maryland Railway, the railroad lift bridge is one of several one-of-a-kind features on the C&O Canal. Operating like an elevator, this structure lifted the railroad tracks to allow canal boats to pass beneath. The tracks, for transporting coal, led to the power plant between the river and the canal. In 1924, the C&O Canal closed making the lift bridge unnecessary
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Mile Marker: 99.5
Nearby Amenities:
- Bollman Bridge
Approximately 0 miles away. - Williamsport C&O Canal Visitor Center
Approximately 0.1 miles away. 
Williamsport Visitor Center Parking
Approximately 0.1 miles away.- Cushwa Basin
Approximately 0.1 miles away. 
Williamsport Picnic Tables
Approximately 0.1 miles away.
