Alderson Bridge - Alderson WV
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 43.479 W 080° 38.564
17S E 531484 N 4175325
The Alderson Bridge, also known as Alderson Memorial Bridge, is a historic concrete arch bridge in Alderson, West Virginia. It crosses the Greenbrier River, which separates Greenbrier and Monroe counties.
Waymark Code: WM18VZD
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2023
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From Wikipedia
"The Alderson Bridge, also known as Alderson Memorial Bridge, is a historic concrete arch bridge in Alderson, West Virginia. It crosses the Greenbrier River, which separates Greenbrier and Monroe counties. The bridge once carried Monroe Street but is now closed to vehicular traffic (open to pedestrians). It was built in 1914, and measures 21 feet wide including the walkways and 453 feet long.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It is located in the Alderson Historic District, listed in 1993."
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Length of bridge: 453 FEET
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Greenbrier River
Date constructed: 1/1/1914
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: NO
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Monroe Street
Location:
Alderson WV
Height of bridge: Not listed
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