Bridgeport in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Furbee Bridge
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 3, 2025
1. The Furbee Bridge Marker
Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge
Built in 1924
By Frank Duff McEnteer's Concrete Steel Bridge Co. for The Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Co. to move handcarts with glassware from the factory across Simpson Creek to their warehouse.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1997
Restored by M.E.C. Construction in 1998 to a design by E.L. Kemp. The bridge renovation was accomplished during the administration of Mayor Carl E. Furbee, and is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Carl E. (Betty) Furbee who recognized it's beauty and historical significance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 17.048′ N, 80° 15.349′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is on North Virginia Avenue just north of West Main Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the south side of the bridge at the north edge of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeport WV 26330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
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Regarding The Furbee Bridge. Previously known as The Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge, it receives its historical significance in its use of an essentially new construction material, reinforced concrete. The bridge was designed to carry hand carts with glass products from the factory across the river to the warehouse. The bridge remains the only evidence of the original works, and its successor, Master Glass Company. Thus, the bridge stands in isolation from any other structure. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1997, reference No. 96001571.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, November 3, 2025
2. The Furbee Bridge and Marker
The marker is located at the extreme left of the photo near the base of the tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
