Noke News explores parts of Roanoke by foot, equipped with a camera and a notepad, in hopes of learning something new. Perhaps you will too.

I’ve spent several posts exploring the Roanoke River Greenway over the last several weeks, and I’m not finished with that series yet, but I wanted to take a slight detour and check out another area landmark that is Wasena Bridge.

Plaque on Wasena Bridge

I actually took these pictures back in late April and the views that the bridge provides (of Wasena Park and part of the Roanoke River Greenway) are what ultimately led me to walk down there and see what this greenway stuff was all about.

Wasena Bridge is located as part of Main Street SW, with one end sitting at the intersection of Ferdinand and Elm Avenues.

Traveling on the Wasena Bridge

Like other bridges in the Roanoke area, this one was constructed to provide a way over the Roanoke River and nearby railroad tracks.

A view from the Wasena Bridge

And of course the bridge gives a great view of one side of Wasena Park. In the background, just in front of the row of trees is the Roanoke River Greenway.

Wasena Park as seen from the Wasena Bridge

Speaking of that greenway, we’ll explore another section of it next week.

In the meantime, have a great weekend!