I never knew such a historic covered bridge was in Miami County until I found some information on this unique bridge. This place is DEFINITELY deserving of a geocache.
The Eldean Road #35-55-01, Covered Bridge spans the Great Miami River two miles north of Troy. The Eldean Road Covered Bridge is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio, with a 234 foot span. Built in 1860 with a Long Truss. This covered bridge has the singular distinction of being the longest covered bridge in the United States with a Long Truss in existence today. The exterior has a white tin roof, faded red plank siding and four small windows on each side of the bridge. The Eldean Road Covered Bridge has two spans with one pier, and abutments made of cut stone. The bridge has been bypassed for preservation but is still open and traffic does use the bridge as a secondary entrance and exit for a small park. The Eldean Road covered Bridge is a favorite of covered bridge enthusiasts because of the nature of the river, length of the bridge and truss, and the beautiful location. The Eldean Road Covered Bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. For more information on other Ohio Covered bridges, visit this site.
Here is a bit about the bridge from a finder, geppleston! " I have been to Longs Peak, Colorado, named after Steven Long, who designed the Long Truss system used on this bridge. Wildlife artist David Maas made a limited edition print of the bridge with wood ducks landing on the river. The Maas painting is almost exactly the same view as the second photo down in the center panel." Thank you for the cool tidbits!
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