Benetka Road Covered Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Benetka Road Bridge |
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| Coordinates | 41°50′55″N 80°41′21″W / 41.84861°N 80.68917°W |
| Locale | Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States |
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| Design | single span, Town truss with arch |
| Total length | 115 feet (35.1 m) |
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| Construction begin | ca 1900 |
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The Benetka Road Bridge is a special covered bridge in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It stretches across the Ashtabula River. This bridge is one of 17 covered bridges in the county that you can still drive across!
The bridge uses a design called a Town truss. This means it has a special criss-cross pattern of wooden beams. In 1985, the bridge was updated, and strong laminated arches were added to make it even sturdier. You can find the Benetka Road Bridge about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of North Kingsville.
Bridge History
This bridge was built around the year 1900. It has been an important crossing for over a century!
In 1985, the bridge got a big update. It was repaired and improved, and new laminated arches were put in place. These arches help support the bridge's weight.
The bridge is located in a place called Sheffield. It was first known as East Matherson. This name came from a person named Samuel Mather. Later, John Greggs, who was the first Justice of the Peace in the area, gave it the name Sheffield. Long ago, in the mid-1800s, there was a water-powered mill nearby. This mill used water to power saws and grind grain into flour.
Bridge Size
- Length: The Benetka Road Bridge is 115 feet (35.1 meters) long.
- Overhead Clearance: If you drive through it, there is 10 feet 9 inches (3.3 meters) of space above your vehicle.
