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Gauley River Bridge
124 Main Street, Gauley Bridge, West Virginia 25085
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About the Gauley River Bridge
The Gauley River Bridge, located at 124 Main Street in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, is a historic and iconic structure that has transformed travel in the region. The completion of the New River Gorge Bridge in 1977 drastically improved transportation, turning a 40-minute drive into less than a minute. As the longest steel span in the western hemisphere and the third highest bridge in the United States, the New River Gorge Bridge is a marvel of engineering and design.
Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the bridge from overlooks at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center, or take a tour with Bridge Walk to walk underneath the bridge on the maintenance catwalk. The bridge is also a focal point for the annual Bridge Day event, where thousands of spectators gather to watch BASE jumpers leap from the bridge into the gorge.
While the New River Gorge Bridge is primarily a highway, pedestrians have the opportunity to walk on the bridge during Bridge Day, the largest extreme sports event in the world. The event features a variety of activities, vendors, music, and more, making it a must-see event for visitors to the area.
For more information on the New River Gorge Bridge and upcoming events, visitors can contact the New River Convention and Visitors Bureau or visit the Official Bridge Day website. With its rich history and breathtaking views, the Gauley River Bridge is a must-visit destination in West Virginia.
Reviews of Gauley River Bridge
"Loved the view from the visitor center. Worth going and seeing."
"Interesting history on the trail under the bridge."
"Really pretty area!"
"I'm not sure why someone pinned this bridge but it sure is the best way to get across the Gauley at this point. This bridge is the southernmost auto bridge on it's course at the mouth where it meets the New River and forms the Great Kanawha. A yellow rubber ducky dropped off this bridge would eventually, barring locks and dams, make it's way to the Gulf of Mexico via the Kanawha, Ohio, and Mississippi River. What a journey!"
"Gauley River (great whitewater through gorge from Summersville Lake Dam) confluence with the New River forming the Kanawah River. The Ancient Teays River was backed up forming a lake to appx this point by an Ice Age glacial 'dam' in Ohio."
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