Gauley River Iron Bridge — Attraction in Gauley Bridge

The Gauley River Iron Bridge is a beautiful piece of West Virginia history. Though no longer in use, this old railroad bridge still stands strong over the Gauley River, offering a rustic, industrial charm that contrasts beautifully with the natural scenery around it.

Surrounded by forested hills and the peaceful flow of the river, it’s the kind of spot that makes you want to stop and take in the view. Even just seeing it from a nearby road or higher vantage point is worth it, especially if you enjoy history or photography. It really captures the character of...

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....

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...