Alderson Bridge, Road bridge in Alderson, West Virginia, United States.
Description
Alderson Bridge is a concrete arch bridge crossing the Greenbrier River with a span of roughly 450 feet (137 meters). The structure includes walkways and connects two counties on either side of the water.
History
The bridge was designed and built in 1914 by architect Frank Duff McEnteer. It was created during a period when new road connections were expanding to support growing automobile use.
Culture
The bridge is part of the Alderson Historic District and reflects early automobile-era architecture that shaped the region. It demonstrates how local communities adapted their infrastructure as transportation changed.
Practical
The bridge is accessible on foot and offers a direct passage between the two riverbanks. Visitors should note that the concrete surface can become slippery when wet, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
Did you know?
The structure demonstrates early concrete arch construction techniques that set standards in 20th-century bridge engineering. Engineers like McEnteer experimented with these novel methods to create durable structures that still stand today.
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