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Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge

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Construction begin
  
1867

Total length
  
48 m

Locale
  
Ashtabula County, Ohio

Opened
  
1867

Body of water
  
Grand River

Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge

Design
  
single span, Howe truss with arch

Bridge type
  
Truss bridge, Covered bridge

Similar
  
Covered bridge, Doyle Road Covered, Graham Road Covered, Riverdale Road Covered, Netcher Road Covered

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Mechanicsville Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is the longest single span covered bridge in the county, and is believed to be the oldest in the county as well. The bridge is a Howe truss design, with laminated arches added during its renovation in 2003-04. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-18, and it is located approximately 4.3 mi (7.0 km) southeast of Geneva.

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History

  • 1867 – Bridge constructed.
  • unknown – The bridge was closed to traffic until the renovations were completed in 2004.
  • unknown – Mechanicsville Road was rerouted from just west of the bridge to just east and north across a new bridge.
  • 2003-04 – Bridge renovated.
  • 2004 – Bridge rededicated and reopened to traffic.

    • Dimensions

  • Length: 156 feet (0.0 m)

    • References

    Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge Wikipedia
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