Harpersfield Covered Bridge - Harpersfield, Ohio
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cldisme
N 41° 45.413 W 080° 57.253
17T E 503806 N 4622784
Just one of 16 covered bridges in the Ashtabula County, Ohio area, the Harpersfield Bridge spans the Grand River.
Waymark Code: WM1YWJ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2007
Views: 85
The Ohio Department of Transportation lists this two-span Howe truss bridge as 234-feet long and is the longest covered bridge in Ohio. It spans the Grand River, which is the primary drainage channel of western Ashtabula County.
The bridge was built in 1868 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
A flood in 1913 washed soil away from the north end of the bridge and changed the river channel. The steel bridge was then attached. A walkway was added in 1991-92 when the bridge was renovated.
Current Condition of Bridge: good - renovated in 1991
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
The newly provided walkway is a nice addition to this antique bridge. It allows people to walk from the adjacent local park to get up close and enjoy the bridge - and maybe even fish from it.
There is a short-range radio broadcast at the site if you would like to listen to some of the history about the bridge.
Year Built: 1868
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking is available at the nearby County Metro Park.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): County Road #154, Harpersfield, Ohio, USA
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