On May 9, 1999, the bridge was reopened and subsequently dedicated to Nick Joe Rahall, the then-congressman for the 3rd District of West Virginia. It was the first public works project to bear his name.
On May 9, 1999, the bridge reopened and was subsequently named in recognition of Nick Joe Rahall, the congressman who served West Virginia's 3rd District. This marked an important milestone as it was the first public infrastructure project to be dedicated to him.