Thomas J. Malone Bridge (Ohio Historical Marker)
N 40° 43.622 W 080° 36.742
17T E 532734 N 4508528
Ohio State Historical Marker located on Echo Dell Road in Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County, Ohio, commemorating the Thomas J. Malone Bridge.
Waymark Code: WMQ87
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2006
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MARKER TEXT: This covered bridge stood in the 1870s over Middle Run, on State Route 154, between Lisbon and Elkton, Elkrun Township. It was converted to a storage shed and moved twice by the Elkrun Township Trustees. Mr. Malone, a covered bridge researcher, found the structure along the Pine Hollow Road and recognized it as a covered bridge. Restoration was completed in 1971.
The actual bridge sits adjacent to this marker and is a 42 foot long covered bridge that spans a small stream on Echo Dell Road in Beaver Creek State Park, Columbiana County, Ohio. The marker and bridge are located about 4 miles northwest of Calcutta, Ohio. The bridge was built in either 1865 or 1870. It is no longer an active bridge supporting vehicle traffic, but rather is on display. It has an altered multiple kings post truss and has an unknown load limit. The bridge is a natural wood perhaps stained dark brown and has either wood or slate shingled roof. The overall condition of the bridge is excellent. It has been reconditioned and preserved quite well in its present location. The bridge has no graffiti. There is a large parking lot a short distance from the marker and bridge.
The marker and bridge are situated with Gaston Mill, which is featured on the reverse side of this marker. A log cabin, early 19th century church and school are also on display at this site on the State Park grounds. All of the displayed structures including the bridge have been nicely restored.
Ohio Historic Bridge Association:
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Beaver Creek State Park:
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Little Village.com Thomas Malone Covered Bridge
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A chart showing truss types:
The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania, “Truss Types”
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Detailed Map and Short Description:
Ohio Department of Transportation, Structural Engineers, Ohio Covered Bridges:
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