Smolen–Gulf Bridge, Covered bridge in Ashtabula County, United States.
The wooden structure spans 613 feet across the Ashtabula River, rising 93 feet above water level with four sections resting on concrete foundations and piers.
The bridge replaced a 1949 steel structure, which had previously taken the place of the original Crooked Gulf covered bridge constructed in 1867.
Engineer John Smolen designed this architectural landmark in 1995, incorporating traditional covered bridge elements with modern structural requirements for contemporary transportation needs.
The structure accommodates two lanes of traffic with full legal weight limits and includes walkways on both sides for pedestrian access.
This engineering achievement stands as the longest covered bridge in the United States, surpassing the previous record holder, the Cornish-Windsor Bridge.
Location: Ashtabula County
Inception: 2008
Official opening: 2008
GPS coordinates: 41.85560,-80.76190
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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