Olin's Covered Bridge
Encyclopedia
Olin's Bridge, or Olin Bridge, is a covered bridge
that carries Dewey Road over the Ashtabula River
in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County
, Ohio
, United States
. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, and is currently the only bridge in the county named for a family. The Olin family has owned property next to the bridge since it was built. Members of the Olin family also operate a small museum and gift shop just east of the bridge at the house previously owned by Joyce Grandbouche. The bridge’s WGCB
number is 35-04-03, and it is located at 41°51′45.648"N 80°43′15.204"W (41.86268, 80.72089) approximately 3.6 mi (5.7 km) east of Ashtabula
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The Olin family owned land next to the bridge. Alson and Alvina (Bennett) Olin were a pioneering family, coming to this area in 1832 from New York. His son Alson Olin, bought land in 1860, next to where the bridge now sits.
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
that carries Dewey Road over the Ashtabula River
Ashtabula River
The Ashtabula River is a river located northeast of Cleveland in Ohio. The river flows into Lake Erie at the city of Ashtabula, Ohio. It is 40 mi in length and drains 137 mi² .-Name:...
in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
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. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, and is currently the only bridge in the county named for a family. The Olin family has owned property next to the bridge since it was built. Members of the Olin family also operate a small museum and gift shop just east of the bridge at the house previously owned by Joyce Grandbouche. The bridge’s WGCB
World Guide to Covered Bridges
The World Guide to Covered Bridges is a covered bridge numbering system. The system was invented by John Diehl, the chairman of the Ohio Covered Bridge Committee. The committee first used the numbering system in 1953 to publish a list of covered bridges in Ohio....
number is 35-04-03, and it is located at 41°51′45.648"N 80°43′15.204"W (41.86268, 80.72089) approximately 3.6 mi (5.7 km) east of Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,962 people, 8,435 households, and 5,423 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,775.9 people per square mile . There were 9,151 housing units at an average density of 1,211.8 per square mile...
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Directions to bridge
- From Interstate 90 exit 235, head south on State Route 193 approximately 1.6 miles.
- Turn right (west) on Plymouth Ridge Road (C-20) and continue 1.7 miles.
- Turn right (north) on Dibble Road (T-357) and continue 0.4 miles.
- Turn left (west) on Dewey Road (T-334) and continue 1.3 miles to the bridge.
History
- 1873 – Bridge constructed.
- 1985 – Bridge renovated.
The Olin family owned land next to the bridge. Alson and Alvina (Bennett) Olin were a pioneering family, coming to this area in 1832 from New York. His son Alson Olin, bought land in 1860, next to where the bridge now sits.