More Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County, Ohio
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Harpersfield Covered Bridge
(#13 on the trail map)
At first glance, Harpersfield Covered Bridge appeared to be a steel bridge, but the 140 foot steel extension was added in 1913. Alex got out of the car to check it out.
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Alex on the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Harpersfield Covered Bridge sign
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Below: The two RV Gypsies drove their car through Harpersfield Covered Bridge.
the two RV Gypsies drive on Harpersfield Covered Bridge
the two RV Gypsies drive on Harpersfield Covered Bridge is on the Nat'l REgister
 the two RV Gypsies drive on Harpersfield Covered Bridge is a century bridge
Below: Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
view form Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Crossing the Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Below: The water, some driftwood, and suds beneath the bridge
the water, wood, and suds beneath the bridge
Harpersvield Covered Bridge
 sign about Harpersvield Covered Bridge
Harpersvield Covered Bridge
Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Lee and Alex
bugs
 Alex at Harpersfield Covered Bridge
Below: Karen Duquette decided to walk in the water from one side of the bridge to the other side of the bridge.
Karen decides to walk in the water
Karen decides to walk in the water
Karen decides to walk in the water
Karen decides to walk in the water
the river
Karen decides to walk in the water
Below: Karen Duquette made it across the river and sat on the picnic table while Lee and Alex took the long walk back across the bridge to meet Karen.
Karen makes it across the river
Karen sits on the picnic table

Below: Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
(#14 on the trail map)
Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Mechanicsville Road Bridge (4.6 miles from Harpersfield Bridge)
The second longest single-span Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County, this 156 foot Howe truss with arch was built over Grand River in 1867. The arch is 15 layers of 2 x 8 lumber encased by large beams which form the X's of the Howe truss. Believed to be the oldest of the County's covered bridges. This bridge was renovated in 2003-2004 and was once again opened to traffic in the spring of 2004
Karen Duquette at Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Alex on Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Alex on Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Below: The view from Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
View from Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
View from Mechanicsville Covered Bridge
Mechanicsville Covered Bridge

Below: Riverdale Road Covered Bridge

(#15 on trail map)
Alex at Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
sign with details about Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
Riverdale Road Bridge (9.2 miles from Mechanicsville Bridge)
This 114-foot Town lattice bridge sits high above the Grand River. It was built in 1874. The floor was rebuilt in 1981 and glue-laminated wood girders were added. Center steel bracing had been replaced under the bridge in 1945. The road at the east end of the bridge washed out in 1987, and a new concrete abutment was built for added support.
Alex on Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
Lee and Alex on Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
Below: The view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
flowers at view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
a flower at view from inside the Riverdale Road Covered Bridge
go to the next adventure of the two RV Gypsies Continue on to page 4 of the covered bridges - the longest and shortest covered bridge.