Posted in Ohio Attractions, Sights & Landmarks October 17, 2022 by

You Will Fall In Love With These 20 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Ohio

From the famous Y-bridge in Zanesville to the Bic Mac bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio is known for some pretty unique bridges. What really sets Ohio’s bridges apart from most states, however, are our countryside-covered bridges. There are some 135 covered bridges in Ohio, with half of the Buckeye State’s counties having at least one covered bridge. Cool, right? The following list of covered bridges in Ohio shows you just how unique Ohio is, especially when you are cruising through the countryside:

1. State Road covered bridge (Ashtabula County)
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State Road Covered Bridge contains 97,000 feet of southern pine and oak and was erected in 1983 across the Conneaut Creek. The 152-foot-long bridge features the town lattice span design.
State Road Covered Bridge, 5882 State Rd, Kingsville, OH 44048, USA
2. Hueston Woods Covered Bridge (Preble County)
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In beautiful Hueston Woods, you'll find this stunning covered bridge in Ohio, which features a six-foot pedestrian walkway on each side for easy and safe access.
Hueston Woods Covered Bridge, 7667 Camden College Corner Rd, College Corner, OH 45003, USA
3. Teegarden Covered Bridge (Columbiana County)
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This winsome-covered bridge crosses Little Beaver Creek on Eagleton Road near Salem. It was built in 1876 and is currently only open to pedestrian traffic. It's one of our favorite covered bridges in Ohio to visit in the fall.
Teegarden Covered Bridge, 35703-35763 Eagleton Rd, Salem, OH 44460, USA
4. Hills Covered Bridge (Washington County)
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Marietta's Hills Covered Bridge is absolutely lovely, and one of only nine remaining covered bridges in Washington County (there used to be 50!).
Hills Covered Bridge, 15 T44, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
5. Covered Bridge (Fairfield County)
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This lovely bridge in Fairfield County is one of 17 in the area.
Rock Mill Covered Bridge, 1429 Rockmill Rd NW, Lancaster, OH 43130, USA
6. Rinard Covered Bridge (Washington County)
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Another Washington County covered bridge, this beauty was destroyed in a flood in 2004 and was rebuilt and rededicated on Oct. 21, 2006.
Rinard Covered Bridge, OH-26, Matamoras, OH 45767, USA
7. Middle Road Covered Bridge (Ashtabula County)
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The Middle Road Covered Bridge is located in Ashtabula County, an area in Ohio that's known for its covered bridges.
Middle Road Covered Bridge, 1298 Middle Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030, USA
8. Hune Covered Bridge (Washington County)
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Spanning Wayne National Forest, the Hune Covered Bridge is a bold red gem in an area of verdant green foliage.
Hune Covered Bridge, Reno, OH 45773, USA
9) Harra Covered Bridge (Washington County)
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One of the oldest covered bridges in Ohio, Harra Covered Bridge hails from 1871.
Harra Covered Bridge, Waterford, OH 45786, USA
10. Helmick Covered Bridge (Morgan County)
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Originally built in 1863, at a cost of $2,107, the Helmick Covered Bridge is a beauty of a bridge in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Helmick Covered Bridge, 30001-30009 Township Rd 25, Warsaw, OH 43844, USA
11. Caine Covered Bridge (Ashtabula County)
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Caine Covered Bridge has the distinction of being the first Pratt truss bridge in Ohio and was built in 1986 to honor Ashtabula County's 175th Anniversary. The 124-foot-long bridge traverses the west branch of the Ashtabula River.
Caine Road Covered Bridge, 4699 Caine Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
12. Johnson Road Covered Bridge (Jackson County)
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In Jackson County, the eponymous Johnson Road Covered Bridge was built in 1870 and rehabilitated in 2000.
Johnson Road Covered Bridge, 1599 Johnson Rd, Jackson, OH 45640, USA
13. Clifton Mill Covered Bridge (Greene County)
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In lovely Clifton Mills, this enchanting covered bridge in Ohio is sure to make you swoon.
Clifton Mill Covered Bridge, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
14. Everett Road Covered Bridge (Summit County)
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Everett Road Covered Bridge crosses Furnace Run, and is the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County. It's located in the lovely Cuyahoga National Park!
Everett Road Covered Bridge Parking Lot, 2247 Everett Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA
15. Knowlton Covered Bridge (Monroe County)
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The iconic Knowlton Covered Bridge was built around 1860. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is 195 feet long.
Knowlton Covered Bridge, Matamoras, OH 45767, USA
16. Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge (Ashtabula County)
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The longest single-span Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County, the Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge is a 156-foot-long beauty built in the Howe truss style.
Mechanicsville Bridge, Geneva, OH 44041, USA
17. Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge (Jackson County)
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This charming covered bridge stretches over Little Raccoon Creek in Wellston at Buckeye Furnace State Memorial.
Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge, Buckeye Rd, Wellston, OH 45692, USA
18. Bell Road Covered Bridge (Washington County)
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Near Cincinnati, the Bell Road Covered Bridge is one of seven covered bridges on the National Register in Ohio's scenic Washington County.
Covered Bridge Road, Covered Bridge Rd, Springfield Township, OH 45231, USA
19. Bridge of Dreams (Knox County)
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The aptly named Bridge of Dreams is just as it sounds: a dreamy little structure in picture-perfect Knox County, Ohio.
Bridge of Dreams, 15791-, 15799 Main St, Gann, OH 43006, USA
20. Mohican State Park Covered Bridge (Ashland County)
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Last but certainly not least, the Mohican State Park Covered Bridge is iconic; set in the magnificent Mohican State Park in Ohio.
Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA

Which of these covered bridges in Ohio is your favorite? Is there a bridge you’d like to see featured on Only In Ohio? Nominate it and tell us what makes it so special! And we love seeing pics of your favorite covered bridges, so be sure to share your photos and experiences with us in the comments below! For even more adventures, gas up the car and take this covered bridge road trip which will take you to even more of Ohio’s beautiful covered bridges!

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November 07, 2021
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What are some of the oldest covered bridges 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 in the state, eclipsed only by one in Eaton built in 1829. The Eaton bridge, the Roberts Covered 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. Read more about these historic structures here.

What's the most beautiful covered bridge in Ohio?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we can all agree that all of the above covered bridges in Ohio are absolutely breathtaking! For more beautiful covered bridges in Ohio, be sure to hop over to this list of 17 charming covered bridges... talk about a beauty overload!

What are some scenic day trips in Ohio?

The Buckeye State is such a lovely place to explore, and we adore sharing our favorite scenic spots with all of you! For some scenic day trips in Ohio, you're sure to love, check out this list of 14 amazing places to visit in the Buckeye State, including the picturesque Put-in-Bay, Ohio's very own island! Of course, if you can't get enough beautiful bridges, this scenic adventure will take you to some of the state's most stunning bridges -- all in one day!