Peter Guice Memorial Bridge

The Peter Guice Memorial Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Green River in North Carolina using dual two-lane roadways. The structure spans 1,050 feet and rises approximately 225 feet above the river below.

A wooden bridge built by Peter Guice stood at this location in 1820. The current steel and concrete structure opened in 1972 to replace the original crossing.

The bridge stands as a testament to North Carolina's transportation development, connecting the communities of East Flat Rock and Saluda over the Green River.

The bridge carries roughly 44,500 vehicles daily on Interstate 26 and US Route 74. Each direction has two 12-foot travel lanes and 2-foot shoulders for safety and parking.

This bridge ranks as the third-highest crossing carrying an Interstate Highway east of the Mississippi River. The dramatic elevation makes it a striking landmark visible from considerable distances in the surrounding hills.

Location: Henderson County

Official opening: 1972

GPS coordinates: 35.27360,-82.37330

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07