James River Foot Footbridge

Snowden, Virginia

Until an avid Appalachian Trail hiker, William Foot, created his vision for a better bridge over the James River, hikers had to cross the river on a narrow two lane highway bridge that was often shared with logging trucks and other traffic. The bridge rests on five abandoned railroad piers purchased for one dollar and valued at over a quarter of a million dollars. The worth of the piers provided the financial leverage needed to construct the bridge. Nine years in the planning, the new bridge was dedicated in 2000.

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Near US 501 bridge across James River. Connects Appalachian Trail on both sides of James River.

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