Covered Bridges in Ohio

There are over 125 covered bridges in Ohio and half of the counties have at least one. Covers were put on bridges to protect the wood against the weather.

About Covered Bridges in Ohio

There are over 125 covered bridges remaining in Ohio, there were once 3,500 of them! The idea of covering Bridges was to protect the woodwork of the bridge against the weather.

Many of the original bridges have been destroyed, or neglected so badly that renovation was impossible. However, some of these badly neglected bridges have been faithfully reconstructed – usually in the same place, but sometimes they are moved.

Half of the counties of Ohio have at least one bridge, and Ashtabula County has the most covered bridges, with 17.

Map of Covered Bridges in Ohio

Smolen Gulf Bridge

Smolen Gulf Bridge is the longest covered bridge not just in Ohio, but in the entire United States. This impressive bridge has a span of 613 feet. It is over 90 ft above the gulf area of the Ashtabula River, so it has an impressive drop as well. Visitors can drive across this bridge, but it is best to see it when parked.

• Address: 7001 State Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
• Parking: Parking at the Indian Trails Park pavilion
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State Road Covered Bridge

If you want to visit a covered bridge surrounded by natural beauty, this is the bridge for you. The State Road Covered Bridge is situated in the middle of a gorgeous park with lots of beautiful trees and wildlife. You can drive over this bridge and there is parking available also. Visitors also have access to the creek below the bridge.

• Address: 5899 State Road, Conneaut, Ohio 44030
• Parking: Roadside parking
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Newton Falls Bridge

This is the second oldest covered bridge in Ohio and the last surviving covered bridge in Trumbull County. It was built in 1831 and the design of this bridge is the lattice style. This design and construction method was extremely popular in the Victorian era.

• Address: River Street, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
• Parking: Paved parking
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Benetka Road Covered Bridge

The Benetka Road Covered Bridge is a stunning structure, constructed over 120 years ago in the 1890s. This bridge has been a local favorite with visitors for years and was last renovated in the mid-1980s. The span of this bridge is over 135 feet, so it is a gentle walk, or you can drive over it.

• Address: 4500 Benetka Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
• Parking: Roadside parking
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Windsor Mills Covered Bridge

Windsor Mills Bridge is a historic landmark. This bridge spans Phelps Creek. It is a nice bridge, painted a yellow color that fits in with its surroundings.

Windsor Mills Covered Bridge, built in 1867, has two center supports, one of locally quarried sandstone, and the other of creek stone.

• Address: 7696 Warner Hollow Rd., Windsor, Ohio 44099
• Parking: Roadside parking
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Pottersburg Covered Bridge

The Pottersburg Bridge also goes by the name of the Upper Darby Bridge. This bright red bridge used to cross the Big Darby Creek when it was first built in the 1930s. It was moved to its current location in 2006 and was renovated at the same time. This is a very pretty bridge that is easy to park by. Visitors often stop here to go on walks, picnic, and also take photos.

• Address: 7141 Inskeep-Cratty Road, North Lewisburg, Ohio 43060
• Parking: Paved parking lot
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Netcher Road Covered Bridge

This is a nice bridge that is based on the old Neo Victorian design. This bridge is 110 feet long and over 22 feet wide and you can drive over it. The bridge goes over Mill Creek in Jefferson Township. It features a timber arch with inverted Haupt walls

• Address: 1544 Netcher Rd, Jefferson, Ohio 44047
• Parking: Limited Roadside parking
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Eldean Covered Bridge

This historic bridge, built in 1860, is in Troy, Ohio, and spans the Great Miami River. This is quite a long bridge at over 220 feet. The bridge has a bike path, and there is parking, a port-a-potty, and a picnic shelter. Hiking is also available as there is beautiful countryside around this bridge.

• Address: Corner of N County Rd 25A and Eldean Rd, Troy, Ohio 45373
• Parking: Parking is available in the park that is adjacent to the bridge
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Lanterman’s Mill Covered Bridge

Lanterman´s Mill Bridge was built in 1989. Lanterman’s Mill is a beautiful place. The current bridge crosses Mill Creek near the mill and has a span of 96 feet.

There has been a bridge here since the 1800s, used by the locals when they were bringing their grain to the mill.

• Address: 1001 Canfield Rd. (SR 62) Youngstown, Ohio 44511
• Parking: There is a good quality parking lot available
• Website
• Check out our article about Lanterman’s Mill!

Spain Creek Covered Bridge

This is one of the shorter covered bridges that can be found in Ohio as it is only 64 feet long. This bridge is an historical bridge, built in the 1870s. It crosses Spain Creek, which gives it its name.

It is a pretty bridge and it is quiet as well, so it is a perfectly peaceful location for a visit.

• Address: Inskeep-Cratty Road, North Lewisburg, Ohio 43060
• Parking: Roadside parking
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Everett Covered Bridge

The original Everett Bridge was destroyed in 1975. This current bridge was completed in 1986. It is a bright red color, so you will certainly not miss it. There are facilities available such as restrooms, guided trails, and a parking lot. This is the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County

• Address: 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
• Parking: Paved parking lot
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Harpersfield Covered Bridge

The Harpersfield Bridge, constructed in 1868 is one of the longest-covered bridges in Ohio. It has a span of 228 feet and it spans the Grand River. The bridge is next door to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark where there are facilities available such as restrooms and places to have picnics. Harpersfield also has a nice Winery.

• Address: 1122 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041
• Parking: Paved parking at the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark
• Website
• Check out our article about Harpersfield Winery!

Parker Bridge

Parker Bridge is a Howe truss covered bridge built by J.C. Davis in 1873. The bridge is in Upper Sandusky, northwest Ohio. The 182-foot-long bridge continued to transport people and vehicles across the Sandusky River for 118 years, until it suffered a fire in 1991. The ‘Cross the Bridge Again’ Committee restored the bridge in 1993 and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Visitors can still walk or drive across the wooden bridge enjoying its stunning rural surroundings.

Address: Everhart Rd, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351

More Covered Bridges in Ohio

• Ballard Road Covered Bridge: Jasper, Greene County
• Bergstresser Covered Bridge: Canal Winchester, Franklin County
• Caine Road Covered Bridge: Pierpont, Ashtabula County
• Glen Helen Covered Bridge: Yellow Springs, Greene County
• Geeting Covered Bridge: Lewisburg, Preble County
• Germantown Covered Bridge: Germantown, Montgomery County
• Johnson Road Covered Bridge: Scioto, Jackson County
• Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge: Mechanicsville, Ashtabula County
• Roberts Covered Bridge: Eaton, Preble County
• Rock Mill Covered Bridge: Rock Mill, Fairfield County
• Stutzman’s Crossing Covered Bridge: Walnut Creek, Holmes County
• Warnke Bridge: Lewisburg, Preble County

Let’s Visit Covered Bridges in Ohio!

Have you visited any of Ohio’s covered bridges? Which is your favorite? We’d love to know what you think! Let us know by commenting below.

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