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

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.

2. Hune Covered Bridge

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.

3. State Road Covered Bridge

This 157-foot long bridge in Monroe Township is currently one of 16 drivable bridges in Ashtabula County.

4. Hueston Woods Covered Bridge

5, Mohican State Park Covered Bridge

Mohican State Park features a beautiful and memorable covered bridge that's a popular stop for hikers before they venture to Lyons Falls.

6. Jackson County Covered Bridge

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

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

9. Middle Road Covered Bridge

This 126-foot long bridge spans Conneaut Creek in Conneaut and was built in 1868. It is also one of the 16 drivable bridges left in Ashtabula County.

10. Helmick Covered Bridge

Morgan County is home to the Helmick Covered Bridge, which spans Island Run on Helmick Road. It was built in 1867 and rehabilitated in 2008.

11. Clifton Mill Covered Bridge

During the holidays, this Yellow Springs area attraction decks out its beautiful covered bridge in millions lights.

12. Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge

This lovely little Jackson County bridge stretches over Little Raccoon Creek in Wellston at Buckeye Furnace State Memorial.

13. Harra Covered Bridge

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.

14. Everett Covered Bridge

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

15. Knowlton Covered Bridge

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

17. West Liberty Covered Bridge

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!

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