Middle Road Covered Bridge

Middle Road Covered Bridge is located on Middle Road, spanning 136-feet across Conneaut Creek. The Bridge is supported by stone abutments and two concrete piers at quarter points. The Bridge has a Howe truss construction and was built in 1868. In 1984, the north end of the bridge dropped 18 inches. The County Engineer temporarily shored up the bridge until restoration was done. The County Engineer called for volunteers. Three men, four paid college students, and several county employees under the County Engineers supervision, completed the restoration in six months. The refurbishment included constructing the piers, jacking up and straightening the Bridge and strengthening the lower chords with treated lumber. The Bridge originally only had an 8 inch overhang on the portals. This allowed water to drip inside, rotting the wood and causing serious problems which could have resulted in the loss of the Bridge. The workers extended the portals by two feet to remedy the situation.The Bridge is 136-feet long. The exterior has an asphalt shingled roof and naturally weathered wood siding. A long narrow window stretches down each side of the bridge, exposing the Howe truss. Middle Bridge stands today due to the ingenuity of Ashtabulas Engineer and the work of some volunteers.

First covered bridge Ive ever seen, I thought it was so neat! Liked we were able to drive across it and then get out & walk through it. I enjoyed seeing it, was glad I went.

What can you say about a covered bridge? It was a nice drive in the country and a quaint setting.

Self guided tour of many bridges throughout Ashtabula country. Signs posted. Great little ride

A spot to park and enjoy

Nice except the graffiti

A little sketchy getting there on a motorcycle loose gravel road steep downhill curves otherwise very pretty

Spent the day checking out the covered bridges, very beautiful!

Love them

Great place to go enjoy nature!

Great bridge! Beautiful!

I have family that lives right down the road. This is a jewel in this area. A must on the covered bridge circuit.

Beautiful

Cool

Nice bridge on the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge tour. Middle road bridge is great to photograph in fall and winter.

Quiet spot on Conneaut Creek, wild and Scenic River.

Anyone can tell me how to get here

1868 covered bridge

Covered bridge festival

Old

Nice century Covered Bridge