List of covered bridges in Ashtabula County, Ohio facts for kids
Ashtabula County, Ohio, is a special place for covered bridges! It has more public covered bridges – 19 in total – than any other county in Ohio. Six of these bridges are quite new, built since 1983. You can even take a fun self-guided tour to see them all, any time of the year, by following signs posted around the county.
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Existing Bridges
Covered bridges are like tunnels made of wood that help protect the bridge's structure from rain, snow, and sun. This helps them last a lot longer! In Ashtabula County, you can find many of these cool bridges.
Bridges You Can Drive Across
Here's a list of the covered bridges in Ashtabula County that you can still drive your car over:
| Crossing | Built | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Benetka Road Covered Bridge | c. 1900 | 41°50′55.10″N 80°41′21.95″W / 41.8486389°N 80.6894306°W |
| Caine Road Covered Bridge | 1986 | 41°45′53.46″N 80°37′3.65″W / 41.7648500°N 80.6176806°W |
| Creek Road Covered Bridge | 1994 | 41°55′10.88″N 80°36′34.81″W / 41.9196889°N 80.6096694°W |
| Doyle Road Covered Bridge | 1868 | 41°45′43.63″N 80°47′24.61″W / 41.7621194°N 80.7901694°W |
| Giddings Road Covered Bridge | 1995 | 41°45′53.42″N 80°43′57.36″W / 41.7648389°N 80.7326000°W |
| Harpersfield Covered Bridge | 1868 | 41°45.379′N 80°56.656′W / 41.756317°N 80.944267°W |
| Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge | 1867 | 41°45′16.63″N 80°53′52.58″W / 41.7546194°N 80.8979389°W |
| Middle Road Covered Bridge | 1868 | 41°54′7.49″N 80°32′49.09″W / 41.9020806°N 80.5469694°W |
| Netcher Road Covered Bridge | 1998 | 41°44′13.42″N 80°43′54.08″W / 41.7370611°N 80.7316889°W |
| Olin's Covered Bridge | 1873 | 41°51′45.65″N 80°43′15.20″W / 41.8626806°N 80.7208889°W |
| Riverdale Road Covered Bridge | 1874 | 41°40′23.81″N 80°52′18.66″W / 41.6732806°N 80.8718500°W |
| Root Road Covered Bridge | 1868 | 41°50′0.03″N 80°37′12.28″W / 41.8333417°N 80.6200778°W |
| South Denmark Road Covered Bridge | 1895 | 41°43′1.96″N 80°41′25.33″W / 41.7172111°N 80.6903694°W |
| Smolen–Gulf Bridge | 2008 | 41°51′19.58″N 80°45′43.74″W / 41.8554389°N 80.7621500°W |
| State Road Covered Bridge | 1983 | 41°53′11.4″N 80°37′14.41″W / 41.886500°N 80.6206694°W |
| West Liberty Covered Bridge | 2011 | 41°47′56.94″N 80°56′54.6″W / 41.7991500°N 80.948500°W |
| Windsor Mills Covered Bridge | 1867 | 41°31′59.45″N 80°57′50.11″W / 41.5331806°N 80.9639194°W |
Bridges Just for Walking
Some covered bridges are now just for people to walk across, like this one:
| Crossing | Built | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Covered Bridge | 2016 | 41°51′20″N 80°45′44″W / 41.8554390°N 80.7621500°W |
Bridges from the Past
Ashtabula County has had a total of 62 covered bridges over the years! Many old bridges have been replaced or are no longer standing. Here are a few interesting stories about some of them:
- The Forman Road Covered Bridge was built in 1862. In 1974, it was sold for just $5.00! It was then cut in half, taken apart, and put back together in two different places to become part of Covered Bridge Pizza restaurants in North Kingsville and Andover.
- The Fobes Road Covered Bridge (also called Shaunghum Covered Bridge) was special because it sat on wooden posts instead of stone supports. It was built in 1911. In the 1960s, a truck hit it, causing a lot of damage. Sadly, in 1971, county officials burned it down on purpose.
- The South Windsor or Old Plank Road Covered Bridge was built in 1870. It was destroyed by a fire in 1970, which was caused by someone setting tires on fire inside the bridge.
- Other past bridges include the Graham Road Covered Bridge, the South Ridge Road Covered Bridge, and several bridges over the Ashtabula River and Conneaut Creek.
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