This bridge in New Concord on the National Road, today's U.S. 40, was built of stone and mortar in the shape of an "S" because it was easier to build than one thrown straight across the oblique stream. Coaches, Conestoga wagons, herds of livestock, pioneers, peddlers, and soldiers have all crossed this bridge since 1830, and escaping slaves sought shelter beneath it. Today, the S-Bridge serves as a reminder of the journeys traveled by those who came before us.