Zanesville in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Y-Bridge
— 1902 —
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
1. Y-Bridge Marker
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County.
Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.
Approved by the Ohio Historical Society.
Erected 1974 by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. Approved by the Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection, and the The Historic National Road series lists.
Location. 39° 56.48′ N, 82° 0.88′ W. Marker is in Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum County. Marker is on Linden Avenue north of Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south. This marker is on the northern approach to the three-approach bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zanesville OH 43701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Y-Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Y-Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bicentennial Legacy Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Muskingum County Vietnam War Memorial
this page online
Regarding Y-Bridge. The intersection of Linden Avenue with Main Street is on the bridge itself.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The three Zanesville Y-Bridge markers.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
2. Marker At the Linden Avenue Approach to the Y-Bridge
J. J. Prats Postcard Collection, circa 1940
3. Aerial View of Y Bridge, Zanesville, Ohio
Labeled “Genuine Curteich-Chicago ‘C.T. Art-Colortone’ Post Card (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.”) View is from this end of bridge, with marker location off-frame at the bottom. Compare with aerial view post card on the page of marker at Zane’s Landing Park. In this postcard, the future Zane’s Landing Park (on the left) is occupied by a pair of large factories or warehouses and a water tower.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
4. Y-Bridge From the Linden Avenue Bank of the Muskingum River
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 11, 2008
5. Marker At the Linden Avenue Approach to the Y-Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,405 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 26, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
