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 a 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.

A 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. The bridge was entered in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on December 4, 1991.

The Alderson Bridge Trust Fund was founded in 1976 by interested community citizens to assist the Town of Alderson with raising funds for maintenance and restoration of the Alderson Memorial Bridge. Through the efforts of the Town and the Bridge Trust Fund, major restoration of the walls and sidewalks was accomplished in 2004-05. The next phase includes maintenance and cosmetic repairs to the arches and other portions of the "below deck" areas of the bridge to ensure its long—term stability. As the Town and Bridge Trust Fund have been successful in obtaining additional grant funding for some of this work but must obtain matching funds in order to proceed, The Alderson Bridge Trust Fund would deeply appreciate and ‘ earnestly solicit your contributions.

From 1977 through 2008, the Trust Fund listed "Memorial" contributions annually in the Alderson Fourth of July Celebration Brochure to recognize and honor the individuals that have been memorialized. Additionally, a cumulative list containing the names of all the memorial donations received from 1976 to the current date, was published and grew to the point that it required four or more pages of advertisement. Due to the cost of such advertisements and the need to wisely utilize the financial contributions generously given to sustain the bridge, the Trustees , determined in 2009 that it was no longer feasible to continue that practice. A instead, the Trust Fund will purchase space in the Alderson Fourth of July Brochure to recognize and honor the memorial and honorarium contributions received during the preceding year only. The cumulative roster will be maintained and updated annually and will be displayed at the Alumni Banquet and other events during the fourth of July celebration.

The Alderson Bridge Trust Fund sincerely appreciates your continued support of our community’s picturesque landmark. Donations and memorial gifts of any amount are always welcomed and encouraged so that the bridge can continue to be repaired and maintained to ensure its survival for the enjoyment of our citizens, visitors and for future generations. Gifts or memorials may be made by mailing your check made payable to the Alderson Bridge Trust Fund to Tammy Smith Skaggs, 605 West Maple Avenue, Alderson, WV 24910, or by seeing one of the trustees. The trustees of the Alderson Bridge Trust Fund are E. Sterling "Tod" Hanger, Jr., Chairman; Tammy Skaggs, Treasurer; John Robert "Bob" Holliday; Russell W. "Rusty" Hunter; and Richard C. "Dick" Simms.