Alderson Bridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Alderson

Inception: 1914

Part of: Alderson Historic District

GPS coordinates: 37.72470,-80.64330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46