Covered Bridges
More than 12,000 covered bridges have dotted America's landscape since the first was built in Philadelphia in 1805. At least 3,500 of these bridges were built in Ohio.
America offered a plentiful supply of wood for bridge building by local carpenters who used one of several patented designs for the truss or supporting structure.
Why were the bridges covered? Many believe that their resemblance to a barn lessened the fear of horses at a river crossing. While they certainly provided shelter from a sudden shower or a place for Saturday night sparking, the true reason was the protection afforded the truss from constant exposure to the weather. While an uncovered wooden bridge would last about 20 years, a covered truss would last about 100. All of Brown County's remaining covered bridges have now passed the century mark.
Today, five bridges remain as a part of Brown County's local heritage and history. Three of these are open to vehicular traffic, two are by-passed and open to foot traffic only.
Ohio is second to Pennsylvania in remaining covered bridges. All over America concrete and steel have replaced instead of repaired the structures that are so vital to our historical past. Down from 3,500 to approximately 138, the historic covered bridge that Ohioans over the centuries have enjoyed is quickly disappearing.
Safety and Respecting Private Property
When stopping and enjoying the covered bridges, use caution! Stopping along busy roads can be dangerous.
Covered Bridges of Brown County, Ohio:
OH Brown Co Covered Bridge - McCafferty
OH Brown Co Covered Bridge - Brown
OH Brown Co Covered Bridge - Bethel New Hope
OH Brown Co Covered Bridge - George Miller
OH Brown Co Covered Bridge - North Pole
Other Covered Bridges in this region:
OH Clermont Co Covered Bridge - Stonelick Williams
OH Clinton Co Covered Bridge - Perintown Stonelick
OH Hamilton Co Covered Bridge - Jediah Hill
OH Highland Co Covered Bridge - Lynchburg
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