Benetka Road Covered Bridge

Benetka Road Covered Bridge is a wooden road crossing with a Town truss design and red exterior that spans the Ashtabula River. The structure displays the characteristic framing and wooden construction typical of early 20th-century American bridge engineering.

Built in 1900, the bridge received major structural reinforcement in 1985 when laminated arches were added to strengthen the original framework. This renovation has kept the structure standing and functional for over a century.

This bridge is one of 17 drivable wooden bridges in the county, reflecting the region's tradition of skilled bridge building and rural transportation design.

The bridge sits south of North Kingsville and accommodates standard vehicle traffic with a clearance height of about 10 feet 9 inches. Since this is an active road crossing, use caution when walking or crossing on foot.

Once called East Matherson and later Sheffield, this structure sits near where a 19th-century mill once used water power to process grain and flour. The industrial past remains visible in the surrounding landscape.

Location: Ashtabula County

GPS coordinates: 41.84860,-80.68920

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04