McCafferty Road Covered Bridge - Brown County, Ohio
Posted by: Wallyum
N 39° 09.090 W 083° 59.682
17S E 241213 N 4337861
The McCafferty Road Bridge is a 157' Howe truss bridge that crosses the East Fork of the Little Miami River in Brown County, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM6WQC
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2009
Views: 26
The McCafferty Road bridge is rare in that it still sees daily use as a working bridge. The bridge is 157' long and built with a Howe truss. It has been closed at times in the past to repair damage caused by careless motorists, but still remains open serving McCafferty Road.
Current Condition of Bridge: Open and seemingly very good.
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Description of Covered Bridge: Howe truss. 157' in length. Open for daily use. Built in 1877 by the Smith Bridge Company.
Year Built: 1877
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking is available near the bridge
Location (Road - City - State - Country): McCafferty Road - Marathon - Ohio - Brown County
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