Bell Covered Bridge

Ohio

Total Length 64 feet
Status Active

The Bell Covered Bridge crosses over Falls Creek in Washington County, Ohio. The covered multiple Kingpost through truss was constructed by E.B. Henderson in 1888.

The Bell Covered Bridge was rehabilitated in 1998 but was closed to automobile traffic in August 2005 because of termite damage. It was later repaired and reopened to traffic.

Dimensions & Classification

Structural FormThrough Truss — Kingpost
Primary MaterialTimber
Total Length64 feet
Deck Width16 feet
Vertical Clearance9.3 feet

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References for this location, in MLA format.

  1. Fayette County through Muskingum County. Ohio’s Covered Bridges, Arcadia, 2010.