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Construction begin
  
1874

Opened
  
1874

Address
  
Rock Creek, OH 44084, USA

Total length
  
43 m

Riverdale Road Covered Bridge

Design
  
single span, Town truss

Bridge type
  
Covered bridge, Lattice truss bridge

Similar
  
Covered bridge, Mechanicsville Road Covered, Windsor Mills Covered, Graham Road Covered, Doyle Road Covered

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Riverdale Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in Ashtabula county, is a single span Town truss design. During its renovation in 1981, the floor was rebuilt and glue-laminated wood girders were added. Previously, center steel bracing had been replaced under the bridge in 1945. In 1987, a new concrete abutment for additional support was added after the road at the east end of the bridge washed out. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-22, and it is located approximately 1.1 mi (1.8 km) north-northwest of Rock Creek.

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History

  • 1874 – Bridge constructed
  • 1945 – Center steel bracing replaced
  • 1981 – Bridge renovated
  • 1987 – Concrete abutment added at west end after road washed out
  • Dimensions

  • Span: 111 feet (34 m)
  • Length: 140 feet (43 m)
  • Width: 12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m)
  • Height: 10 feet 6 inches (3.20 m)
  • Overhead clearance: 9 feet 6 inches (2.90 m)
  • References

    Riverdale Road Covered Bridge Wikipedia


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