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Doyle Road Covered Bridge

Coordinates: 41°45′44″N 80°47′25″W / 41.76222°N 80.79028°W / 41.76222; -80.79028
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Doyle Road Bridge
Coordinates41°45′44″N 80°47′25″W / 41.76222°N 80.79028°W / 41.76222; -80.79028
LocaleAshtabula County, Ohio, United States
Characteristics
Designsingle span, Town truss
Total length94 feet (28.7 m)
History
Construction start1868
Location
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Doyle Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning Mill Creek in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, with laminated arches added during its renovation in 1987.[1] The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-16,[2] and it is located approximately 1.9 mi (3.1 km) north-northwest of Jefferson.

History

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  • 1868 – Bridge constructed.[1]
  • 1987 – Bridge renovated.[1]

Mill Creek which the bridge crosses is named after the Mills family, early pioneer settlers to the area.

Dimensions

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  • Length: 94 feet (29 m)
  • Overhead clearance: 13 feet 3 inches (4.04 m)

Photo

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival". Archived from the original on 2006-12-07. Retrieved 2006-11-20. Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival
  2. ^ http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500416.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-16
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