Middle Road Covered Bridge
Posted by: 
Karen1962
N 41° 54.119 W 080° 32.812
17T E 537584 N 4638992
One of Ashtabula County's eighteen covered bridges.
Waymark Code: WMDZZX
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2012
Views: 15
Middle Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning Conneaut Creek in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Howe truss design. Built in 1868, it was reconstructed in 1984 with the help of three volunteers and four college students.
The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival is held at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds on the 2nd full weekend in October from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily. The Festival includes Official Souvenirs, Crafts, Entertainment, Historic Vehicles and Engines, a Farmers Market, a Quilt Show, Contests, a Parade, and Great Food! There is a small admission fee per person.
Current Condition of Bridge: good - reconstructed in 1984
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
This 136-foot Howe truss bridge was built in 1868 over Conneaut Creek, which is the longest river in eastern Ashtabula County. It was reconstructed in 1984 with the help of three volunteers and four college students
Year Built: 1868
Parking (If not at the bridge):: N 41 54.100, W 080 32.784
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Middle Road - Conneaut - Ohio - USA
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