South Denmark Road Covered Bridge

South Denmark Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning Mill Creek in Denmark Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design. Bypassed in 1975, the bridge still remains open to light traffic.[1] The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-14,[2] and it is located approximately 4.4 mi (7.1 km) east-southeast of Jefferson.

South Denmark Road Bridge
Coordinates41°43′03″N 80°41′25″W
LocaleAshtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Designsingle span, Town truss
Total length100 feet (30.5 m)
History
Construction start1895
Location of the bridge in Ashtabula County
Location of Ashtabula County in Ohio

History
  • 1895 – Bridge constructed.[1]
  • 1975 – Bridge bypassed.[1]

Dimensions
  • Span: 76 feet (23 m)
  • Length: 100 feet (30 m)
  • Width: 13 feet 3 inches (4.04 m)
  • Height: 11 feet (3.4 m)
  • View from the north
  • Steel span on relocated road
  • Build placard

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/3500414.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-14
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