Root Road Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Ashtabula County, United States
Root Road Covered Bridge is a covered bridge crossing the west branch of the Ashtabula River with a Town lattice design made entirely of wood. The structure stands about 107 feet long and allows regular vehicle traffic to pass through.
Built in 1868, this bridge represents 19th-century wooden bridge construction techniques of the era. In 1982, the entire structure was raised and reinforced with modern concrete supports.
The bridge stands as one of 19 covered bridges in Ashtabula County, representing the engineering methods and construction techniques of 19th-century American infrastructure.
The bridge sits roughly 10 kilometers southeast of North Kingsville and remains open to normal vehicle traffic. Drivers of tall vehicles should take care due to the modest overhead clearance.
The structure bears the name of Herbert Root, whose connection to local road construction influenced the development of transportation routes in the region.
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