Harpersfield Covered Bridge

Harpersfield Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. * Currently disassembled for renovation 2023 * This double-span Howe truss bridge, one of currently 17 drivable covered bridges in the county, is the third longest covered bridge in Ohio at 228 feet. A flood in 1913 washed away the land at the north end of the bridge, and the steel span was subsequently attached. The bridge features a walkway, added during its renovation in 1991–1992. The bridge also features an Ashtabula County MetroPark at its north end and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3] The bridge's WGCB number is 35-04-19,[4] and it is located approximately 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometres) south of Geneva.

Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Harpersfield Covered Bridge is located in Ohio
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Harpersfield Covered Bridge is located in the United States
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
LocationCounty Road 154 over the Grand River, Harpersfield, Ohio
Coordinates41°45′22″N 80°56′40″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1873 (1873)
Built byPotter
Architectural styleHowe truss covered bridge
NRHP reference No.75001315[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 3, 1975
Coordinates41°45′21″N 80°56′39″W
LocaleAshtabula County
Characteristics
DesignDouble span, Howe truss
Total length228 feet (69.5 m)
History
Construction start1868
Location

History

Dimensions
  • Length: 228 feet (69 m)
  • Overhead clearance: 12 feet 9 inches (3.89 m)
  • A panoramic view of the bridge in June 2016.
    A panoramic view of the bridge in June 2016.
  • Ohio Historical Marker
    Ohio Historical Marker
  • A panoramic view of Grand River in June 2016.
    A panoramic view of Grand River in June 2016.

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#75001315)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Miriam F. Wood (1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Harpersfield Covered Bridget". National Park Service. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  3. "Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival". Archived from the original on 2006-12-07. Retrieved 2006-11-20. Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival
  4. http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500419.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-19
  5. Ohio Department of Highways (1961). Ohio Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). 1:633,600. Columbus: Ohio Department of Highways. § N3. OCLC 5673562, 54667348. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  6. Ohio Department of Highways (1962). Ohio Official Highway Map (PDF) (Map). c. 1:563,200. Columbus: Ohio Department of Highways. § N3. OCLC 5673562, 7444243. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  7. Haytcher, Brian (June 2, 2022). "Work underway on Harpersfield Covered Bridge". Star Beacon. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
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