Posted in Ohio September 15, 2018 by

The Enchanting County In Ohio That’s Home To 18 Covered Bridges

Ohio is fortunately full of charming covered bridges just begging to be photographed. There’s one county in particular, however, that features more than just a handful of them.

The Covered Bridges Byway in Ashtabula County, (also known as the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Tour), is an especially beautiful way to take in some of Ohio’s back road fall foliage and discover some charming covered bridges along the way. Drive through America’s shortest and longest covered bridge along this scenic route, which features a total of 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County, with 16 of them drivable. This is one route you’ll definitely want to take this fall:

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Along the way, you'll see several beautiful bridges, including Harpersfield Covered Bridge (pictured below), which used to be the longest covered bridge in America.
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You can begin your drive at the Windsor Mills Covered Bridge near Orwell and end your journey at Creek Road Covered Bridge near Kingsville. To view a map of the complete route (including four separate tour options,) click here.
America's shortest covered bridge is 18 feet long. It carries West Liberty Street across Cowles Creek in Geneva.
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It's known as West Liberty Covered Bridge, and it's less than 10 years old.
Netcher Road Bridge in Jefferson Township was built in 1999 and features a unique Neo-Victorian design.
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Be sure to bring your camera for this drive, as the bridges are beautiful—especially against the fall foliage.
Caine Road Bridge was built in 1986 in honor of Ashtabula County's 175th anniversary.
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Each bridge along the tour has its own special history that makes it unique.
At the Plymouth and Ashtabula Township line in northern Ashtabula County, you'll find America's longest covered bridge.
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It is 613 feet long, stretching State Road across the Ashtabula River.
Be sure to attend this year's Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival, which takes place on October 13 - 14.
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(The 157-foot long bridge pictured above in Monroe Township is another one of the 16 drivable bridges in Ashtabula County.)

Are you up for this beautiful drive? Have you ever taken in before? Share your photos and experiences with us!

For more covered bridges and scenic routes in Ohio, check out our previous articles: These 17 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Ohio Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time and Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Ohio Like Never Before.