Sunday, April 22, 2018

NEW HOPE (BETHEL) ROAD COVERED BRIDGE - NEW HOPE, OHIO












                                                                                                 WHITE OAK CREEK
                                                                                                    BROWN COUNTY
                                                                                                          BUILT - 1878

Length - 172'.....SW of New Hope, Scott Township. US68 S. 0.2 miles from jct with Main St. in New Hope, E. on Bethel New Hope Rd. (CR5A) 0.1 miles to the bridge on the N. side of the road. Built by Josiah Bryant. Longest single span covered bridge in Ohio. Rehabilitated in 1902, 1932, and 1977. Closed to motor traffic. Truss Type - Covered Howe with Arch Through Truss.
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 35-08-05

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