Olin's Covered Bridge

Olin's Bridge, or Olin Bridge, or Olin-Dewey Road Bridge[1] is a covered bridge that carries Dewey Road over the Ashtabula River in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, and is currently the only bridge in the county named for a family. The Olin family has owned property next to the bridge since it was built.[2] Members of the Olin family also operate a small museum and gift shop just east of the bridge at the house previously owned by Joyce Grandbouche. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-03,[3] and it is located approximately 3.6 mi (5.7 km) east of Ashtabula.

Olin's Bridge
Coordinates41°51′46″N 80°43′15″W
LocaleAshtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Designsingle span, Town truss
Total length115 feet (35.1 m)
History
Construction start1873
Location of the bridge in Ashtabula County
Location of Ashtabula County in Ohio

History
  • 1873 – Bridge constructed.[2]
  • 1985 – Bridge renovated.[2]

The Olin family owned land next to the bridge. Alson and Alvina (Bennett) Olin were a pioneering family, coming to this area in 1832 from New York. His son Alson Olin, bought land in 1860, next to where the bridge now sits.

Dimensions
  • Length: 115 feet (35.1 m)
  • Overhead clearance: 12 feet (3.7 m)
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See also
  • List of Ashtabula County covered bridges

References
  1. "Olin-Dewey Road Bridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  2. "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
  3. http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500403.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-03
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