Covered bridges

See up to 13 of the top covered bridges in northeast Ohio on our Covered Bridge Tour. Departing from The Lodge, enjoy a four-hour tour of the countryside and take in some lively commentary and rich history from our knowledgeable guide.

September 3 – November 27 (Daily)
Departure Time: 1pm | Return Time: 5pm

The number of bridges seen on the tour will depend on the length of time spent at each bridge. There is no guaranteed specific number of bridges visited. We will make one shopping and bathroom stop, as well as one dinner stop (all purchases up to the individual).

Advance reservations are required. Available to guests of The Lodge and locals for $50+tax per person. Use the booking button below, or call (440) 466-7100 and press 0 to book your covered bridge tour today.

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The longest covered bridge in the United States is of Pratt Truss construction. It features engineering and structural design by John Smolen (former Ashtabula County engineer) and architectural design by Timothy Martin (current Ashtabula County engineer). The bridge was dedicated August 26, 2008. It is 613 ft. long and stands 93 ft. above the Ashtabula River. With a clear width of 30 ft. and height of 14 ft. 6 in., this unique covered bridge will support full legal load traffic and has a life expectancy of 100 years.

The bridge is constructed over Mill Creek in Jefferson Township. It features a timber arch with inverted Haupt walls. The neo-Victorian design structure is 110 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 14 feet, six inches high. Construction started in 1998, and was funded by an ODOT Timber Grant.

Built in 1890, this lattice bridge spans Mill Creek. The 81-foot structure was bypassed in 1975, but is easily accessible. When you visit, be sure to stop by Simply Cheesecakes for the best cheesecake in Ashtabula County.

The first Pratt truss bridge in Ohio was built in 1986 in honor of Ashtabula County’s 175th anniversary. The 124-foot bridge traverses the west branch of the Ashtabula River in Pierpont Township.

The Graham Road Bridge, which was built from remnants of a bridge washed downstream in the 1913 flood, now sits in a small park on the south side of the road. The 97-foot Town truss extended over the west branch of the Ashtabula River in Pierpont Township.

A 114-foot Town lattice built in 1868, Root crosses the Ashtabula River. It was raised 18 inches during its rehabilitation in the early 1980s, when new laminated girders and a center concrete pier were added.

This 136-foot Howe truss bridge was built in 1868 over Conneaut Creek, which is the longest river in eastern Ashtabula County. It was reconstructed in 1984 with the help of seven volunteers.

Containing 97,000 feet of southern pine and oak, the State Road Bridge was erected in 1983 across Conneaut Creek. The 152-foot Town lattice span was the first covered bridge designed and built by Ashtabula County Engineer John Smolen. A four-foot-tall window extends the length of the bridge, displaying the Town lattice construction. The dedication of the bridge in 1983 predated the Covered Bridge Festival.

The construction date of this 125-foot Town lattice bridge is unknown. It sits 25 feet above Conneaut Creek and was extensively renovated in 1994.

A 138-foot Town lattice with arch bridge, Benetka was built in approximately 1900 to span the Ashtabula River. It was renovated in 1985. A laminated arch nine inches wide and 38 inches thick was added to the length of the bridge.

Located on Dewey Road in Plymouth Township, Olin is the only bridge named for a family. The Olins have owned property next to the bridge since it was built in 1873. The 115-foot Town lattice structure over the Ashtabula River was renovated in 1985.

Pratt truss construction was used for this 107-foot bridge. It was built in 1995 with funding from an ODOT Timber Grant. It crosses Mill Creek in Jefferson Township.

Built in 1868, this 94-foot Town lattice bridge spans Mill Creek, a tributary of the Grand River. This covered bridge was renovated in 1987 when a laminated arch was added.

The second-longest covered bridge in Ohio, this two-span Howe truss bridge is 228-feet-long. It spans the Grand River, which is the primary drainage channel of western Ashtabula County. The bridge was built in 1868 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the County Metro Park, it’s a great place to picnic. A flood in 1913 washed soil away from the north end of the bridge and changed the river channel. The steel bridge was then attached. A walkway was added in 1992 when the bridge was renovated.

The third-longest single-span covered bridge in Ashtabula County, this 156-foot Howe truss with an arch was built over the Grand River in 1867. The arch is 15 layers of 2 x 8 lumber encased by large beams which form the X’s of the Howe truss. It is believed to be the oldest of Ashtabula County’s covered bridges. This bridge was renovated in 2004 when it was once again opened to traffic.

This 114-foot Town lattice bridge sits high above the Grand River. It was built in 1874. The floor was rebuilt in 1981 when glue-laminated wood girders were added. Center steel bracing had been replaced under the bridge in 1945. The road at the east end of the bridge washed out in 1987, and a new concrete abutment was built for added support.

Located in a very picturesque area of the county, Windsor Mills Bridge spans Phelps Creek, a tributary of the Grand River. Built in 1867, the Town lattice sits atop cut stone abutments with unique center supports. One is made from sandstone quarried nearby. The other, in contrast, is made from creek stone. Windsor Mills Bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This bridge was renovated from 2002 to 2004 and opened again to traffic.

This bridge is 150′ long and 14′ wide, making it one of the county’s larger bridges, yet it only carries pedestrian traffic. It mirrors the Pratt arch design of it’s big brother, Smolen-Gulf, which rises above the pedestrian bridge.

The shortest covered bridge in the United States spans only 18′. Its design is one of a kind. The structure is supported by a single Kingpost and its roof is a Scissor Truss.