Alderson Memorial Bridge History - Alderson WV - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

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Alderson Memorial Bridge History
Originally called the "Joint County Bridge” when built in 1914, this bridge replaced an iron bridge built in 1882 at the same location. The original stone piers of the iron bridge are encased within the present concrete piers. In 1977, the West Virginia Department of Highways constructed a replacement bridge downstream. the citizens of Alderson recognized the beauty and continued importance of the old bridge as a community link and voted to have the town of Alderson assume ownership. The community then began its effort to preserve and restore this historic and picturesque landmark that reaches across the Greenbrier River to connect the Monroe and Greenbrier County portions of the community.

When designed and built under the direction of prominent West Virginia bridge engineer Frank Duff McEnteer and constructed by his firm, the Concrete Steel Bridge Company, this bridge was the longest earth filled reinforced concrete arch bridge in West Virginia.

Group that erected the marker: Greenbrier Historical Society URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 100 N Monroe St Alderson, WV United States 24910

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Date Logged Log   10/05/2023 Don.Morfe visited it