These 17 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Ohio Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time
By April Dray|Updated on September 01, 2023(Originally published October 25, 2021)
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
In case you hadn’t already noticed, Ohio is full of some of the most enchanting covered bridges. In fact, the humble Buckeye State almost has the most covered bridges in the U.S. (Pennsylvania actually has the most, followed by Ohio!) On a crisp fall day covered bridges near me are a heartwarming sight to see, and on a sunny afternoon they’re cheerful landmarks to come across. The Buckeye State is proud of its covered bridge charm (as it should be!), and the following are a just a few of what we consider to be the most beautiful covered bridges in Ohio:
1. The Bridge of Dreams
Bridge of Dreams, 15791-, 15799 Main St, Gann, OH 43006, USA
This 370-foot long bridge was built in the 1920s and originally used as a railroad bridge. It was covered in 1996. The Bridge of Dreams stretches over the Mohican River along the Mohican Valley Trail in Union Township.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic bridge was built in 1879. It is located in Reno, near Marietta, and sits next to the Hune Bridge Campground.
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3. State Road Covered Bridge
State Road Covered Bridge, 5882 State Rd, Kingsville, OH 44048, USA
Preble County is home to one of Ohio's newest covered bridges. Completed in 2012, the Hueston Woods Covered Bridge spans Four Mile Creek on Camden College Corner Road features a nearby water hole and picnic area.
5, Mohican State Park Covered Bridge
Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
Built in 1870 and rehabilitated in 2000, the Jackson County Covered Bridge stretches over Brushy Fork Little Scioto River on Johnson Road. You can find this historic bridge near Petersburg in southwestern Scioto Township.
7. Teegarden Covered Bridge
Teegarden Covered Bridge, 35703-35763 Eagleton Rd, Salem, OH 44460, USA
This Columbiana County bridge crosses Little Beaver Creek on Eagleton Road near Salem. It was built in 1876 and is currently only open to pedestrian traffic. Read more about this beautiful covered bridge in Ohio here.
8. Rinard Bridge
Rinard Covered Bridge, OH-26, Matamoras, OH 45767, USA
Stretching over the Little Muskingum River, you can find this Washington County covered bridge in New Matamoras, just off of OH-26, along a scenic little trail!
Waterford is home to this beautiful covered bridge, which was built in 1875 and served daily traffic until the late 20th century. It spans the South Branch of Wolf Creek near the intersection of State Route 339 and Township Road 172.
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14. Everett Covered Bridge
Everett Road Covered Bridge, Everett Rd Covered Bridge, Boston Township, OH 44264, USA
Everett Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County. Built in the 19th-century, it played an important role in the transportation system for the Ohio & Erie Canal. It crosses Furnace Run at Everett Road in Peninsula within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
This lovely 912-foot-long covered bridge was once known as the "Burr Arch Bridge" and was constructed in 1887. You can find this historic bridge at the Knowlton Covered Bridge Park on State Route 26 in Washington Township near Rinards Mills.
16. Smolen-Gulf Bridge
Smolen-Gulf Bridge, State Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA
At the Plymouth and Ashtabula Township line in northern Ashtabula County, you'll find America's longest covered bridge, the Smolen-Gulf Bridge. It is 613 feet long, stretching State Road across the Ashtabula River.
17. West Liberty Covered Bridge
West Liberty Covered Bridge, 94 W Liberty St, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
The West Liberty Covered Bridge is 18 feet long and 15 feet tall. It carries West Liberty Street across Cowles Creek in Geneva. The bridge includes a toll keeper booth to remind visitors of pioneer days when travelers often had to pay for the privilege of crossing a bridge, making it extra charming!
Have you seen or driven under any of these beautiful covered bridges in Ohio? Where is your favorite Ohio covered bridge? Share your thoughts, photos and memories with us in the comments below!
For more scenic drives in the Buckeye State, gas up the car and set out on these 10 beautiful backroads in Ohio, which cruise through some of the most beautiful places in the state! If you are still searching for more interesting outings, Airbnb Experiences is a great resource!
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Sarah|October 30, 2021
How many covered bridges are there in Ohio?
There are more than 100 covered bridges in Ohio, making it a great to admire these historic gems. You’ll find them dotting the landscape from north to south, east to west. But if you want to visit a bunch in a day, this scenic road trip in Ashtabula County is your best bet!
What’s the oldest covered bridge in Ohio?
Covered bridges are such interesting structures. There’s a sort of simplicity about them, and they’re honestly marvels of engineering in their own right. The cover on these bridges prolongs their lifespan to five times that of an uncovered bridge! While dates can be a bit hazy with these historic old structures, here is what we do know:
The Newton Falls Covered Bridge is considered to be the second oldest covered bridge in Ohio, eclipsed only by one in Eaton built in 1829.
The Eaton Bridge is just barely older than its competitor in Newton Falls. The really interesting thing about the Eaton bridge is that it has been moved from its original location, and though it is still spanning the same creek, it is now in a public park.
What's the longest covered bridge in Ohio?
The Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge is 613 feet long, stretching State Road across the picturesque Ashtabula River. It's both Ohio and America's longest covered bridge. Construction for this massive bridge began in 2006 and was completed in 2008, making it also one of the newest covered bridges in Ohio.
