Harshaville Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Adams County, Ohio, United States
Harshaville Covered Bridge spans about 110 feet (33 meters) across a creek using a sturdy wooden frame with sheet metal siding and metal roofing. Stone piers on both sides support the entire structure, allowing it to handle vehicle traffic since its completion.
The structure was built in 1855 using the Burr truss design, a construction method popular at the time. During the American Civil War, it endured while armies moved through the region.
The bridge carries the Harsha family name, who built a mill nearby and shaped the local community's growth. It represents the trade connections that defined this part of Ohio in the 1800s.
The bridge is accessible by vehicle but remains unpaved, requiring careful driving in wet conditions. Visitors should come on dry days when the approach roads are passable.
It is the only historic covered bridge in Adams County still serving vehicle traffic and maintaining its original purpose. This continuous use for over a century makes it a rare example of infrastructure that remembers its roots.
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