Benetka Road Covered Bridge

Benetka Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, with laminated arches being added during its renovation in 1985.[1] The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-12,[2] and it is located approximately 4 mi (6.4 km) south of North Kingsville.

Benetka Road Bridge
Coordinates41°50′55″N 80°41′21″W
LocaleAshtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Designsingle span, Town truss with arch
Total length115 feet (35.1 m)
History
Construction startca 1900
Location of the bridge in Ashtabula County
Location of Ashtabula County in Ohio

History
  • ca 1900 – Bridge constructed.
  • 1985 – Bridge rehabilitated; laminated arches added.

The bridge is located in Sheffield and was first known as East Matherson, named after Samuel Mather. John Greggs, the first Justice of the Peace, gave it the name of Sheffield. In the mid-19th century a water powered saw, grist and flour mill was located by this site.

Dimensions
  • Length: 115 feet (35.1 m)
  • Overhead clearance: 10 feet 9 inches (3.3 m)
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See also
  • List of Ashtabula County covered bridges

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-12-07. Retrieved 2006-11-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival
  2. http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500412.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-12
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