Olin's Covered Bridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olin's Bridge
Coordinates	41°51′46″N 80°43′15″W / 41.86278°N 80.72083°W / 41.86278; -80.72083
Locale	Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Design	single span, Town truss
Total length	115 feet (35.1 m)
History
Construction begin	1873
Location of the bridge in Ashtabula County Location of Ashtabula County in Ohio

Olin's Bridge, or Olin Bridge, or Olin-Dewey Road Bridge is a covered bridge that carries Dewey Road over the Ashtabula River in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, and is currently the only bridge in the county named for a family. The Olin family has owned property next to the bridge since it was built. Members of the Olin family also operate a small museum and gift shop just east of the bridge at the house previously owned by Joyce Grandbouche. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-03, and it is located approximately 3.6 mi (5.7 km) east of Ashtabula.

History

• 1873 – Bridge constructed.
• 1985 – Bridge renovated.

The Olin family owned land next to the bridge. Alson and Alvina (Bennett) Olin were a pioneering family, coming to this area in 1832 from New York. His son Alson Olin, bought land in 1860, next to where the bridge now sits.

Dimensions

• Length: 115 feet (35.1 m)
• Overhead clearance: 12 feet (3.7 m)

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