Riverdale Road Covered Bridge

Riverdale Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Grand River in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in Ashtabula county, is a single span Town truss design. During its renovation in 1981, the floor was rebuilt and glue-laminated wood girders were added. Previously, center steel bracing had been replaced under the bridge in 1945. In 1987, a new concrete abutment for additional support was added after the road at the east end of the bridge washed out. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-22, and it is located approximately 1.1 mi north-northwest of Rock Creek.

History

 * 1874 – Bridge constructed
 * 1945 – Center steel bracing replaced
 * 1981 – Bridge renovated
 * 1987 – Concrete abutment added at west end after road washed out

Dimensions

 * Span: 111 ft
 * Length: 140 ft
 * Width: 12 ft
 * Height: 10 ft
 * Overhead clearance: 9 ft