Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mechanicsville Road Bridge
Coordinates	41°45′17″N 80°53′53″W / 41.75472°N 80.89806°W / 41.75472; -80.89806
Locale	Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Design	single span, Howe truss with arch
Total length	156 feet (47.5 m)
History
Construction begin	1867
Location of the bridge in Ashtabula County Location of Ashtabula County in Ohio

Mechanicsville Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 17 drivable bridges in the county, is the longest single span covered bridge in the county, and is believed to be the oldest in the county as well. The bridge is a Howe truss design, with laminated arches added during its renovation in 2003-04. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-18, and it is located approximately 4.3 mi (7.0 km) southeast of Geneva.

History

• 1867 – Bridge constructed.
• unknown – The bridge was closed to traffic until the renovations were completed in 2004.
• unknown – Mechanicsville Road was rerouted from just west of the bridge to just east and north across a new bridge.
• 2003-04 – Bridge renovated.
• 2004 – Bridge rededicated and reopened to traffic.

Dimensions

• Length: 156 feet (0.0 m)

Gallery

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  Interior view, showing the truss design

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  View from the west

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  Bridge during its renovation

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  A Panoramic View of Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge in August 2016