Armstrong Covered Bridge

Ohio

Built 1849
Total Length 76'
Status Active - Pedestrian

The Armstrong Covered Bridge, also known as the Clio Covered Bridge, was built in 1849 near Clio and now stands in Cambridge City Park, Cambridge, Ohio.

The Armstrong Covered Bridge, also known as the Clio Covered Bridge, is located in Cambridge City Park in Cambridge, Ohio.

Built in 1849 by Abraham Armstrong at his mill for $510, the covered multiple Kingpost truss structure originally spanned Salt Creek near the town of Clio. 1 2 3 It survived Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s raid through Ohio in 1863. 2

In 1966, during the development of Salt Fork State Park, the bridge was moved from its original location near Clio to Cambridge City Park, where it remains preserved today. 1 2

Dimensions & Classification

Structural FormThrough Truss — Kingpost
Primary MaterialTimber
Total Length76'
BuildersAbraham Armstrong

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References for this location, in MLA format.

  1. Caswell, Bill. “Armstrong or Clio (relocated), Guernsey County.” Covered Spans of Yesteryear, 2026.
  2. “Guernsey County, Ohio covered bridges offer scenic photo-ops.” The Daily Jeffersonian, 10 Oct. 2019.
  3. Moore, Elma Lee. Guernsey County, Armstrong or Clio Covered Bridge. Ohio’s Covered Bridges, 2010, p. 57.