Harpersfield Covered Bridge

Infobox U.S. Covered Bridge
bridge=Harpersfield Bridge


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bridge_map_size=250px
state=Ohio
county=Ashtabula County
length=228
truss=double span, Howe truss
built=1868
renovated=1991-92
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Harpersfield Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. Currently the longest covered bridge in Ohio at 228 feet, and one of currently 15 drivable bridges in the county, it is a double span Howe truss design. 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 1991-92. The bridge also features an Ashtabula County MetroPark at its north end, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Placeshttp://www.coveredbridgefestival.org/bridges.htm Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival] . The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-19 [http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500419.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-19] , and it is located at coor dms|41|45|21.204|N|80|56|39.588|W|city (41.75589, 80.94433)http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=41.75589,-80.94433&z=14&t=H ACME Mapper 2.0] approximately 3.4 mi (5.4 km) south of Geneva.

Directions to bridge

*From Interstate 90 exit 218, head south on State Route 534 approximately 0.2 miles.
*Turn right (south) on Harpersfield Road (C-154) and continue 0.9 miles to the bridge [http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=41.762696~-80.945202&style=h&lvl=14&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&rtp=pos.qyvcz487n07b_Origin~pos.qysdgf87n5ft_Destination Windows Live Local] .

History

*1868 – Bridge constructed.
*unknown – Bypassed when State Route 534 was rerouted around the village of Harpersfield.
*1991-92 – Bridge renovated.

Dimensions

*Length: 228 feet (69.5 m)
*Overhead clearance: 12 feet 9 inches (3.9 m)

Gallery

ee also

*List of Ashtabula County covered bridges

References

External links

*Geolinks-US-streetscale|41.75589|-80.94433
* [http://www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cboh.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List]
* [http://members.aol.com/jreinhl/index.htm Ohio Covered Bridge Homepage]
* [http://members.aol.com/jreinhl/maps/numbers.htm The Covered Bridge Numbering System]
* [http://oldohiobridges.com/ohba.htm Ohio Historic Bridge Association]
* [http://www.dot.state.oh.us/se/coveredbridges/ashtabula/ah0419f.htm Harpersfield Road Covered Bridge] from [http://www.dot.state.oh.us/se/coveredbridges/#ODOT Ohio Covered Bridges, Historic Bridges]