[3] The bridge was built in 1905 in order to allow horse and wagon agricultural traffic to cross the river.

Hans P. Ahlberg, whose dairy farm spanned both sides of the river, was instrumental in getting county commissioners to authorize the project, which was built on his property by the Ferguson & Huston company of Astoria, Oregon.

[4] The bridge was covered three years later in 1908 to preserve the expensive wooden trusses from the ravages of the area rains.

In disrepair and at risk of being torn down, residents worked to raise funds for restoration.

[4] On September 30, 1989, the bridge was rededicated to public use, with author, granger, and Grays River resident Robert Michael Pyle serving as master of ceremonies.