History
- 1867 – Bridge constructed.
- unknown – The bridge was closed to traffic until the renovations were completed in 2004.
- unknown – Mechanicsville Road was rerouted from just west of the bridge to just east and north across a new bridge.
- 2003-04 – Bridge renovated.
- 2004 – Bridge rededicated and reopened to traffic.
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