Whetstone Bridge Closed by Damage

Photo: Matt Murray

The Whetstone Iron Bowstring bridge in Mt. Gilead (1879) was damaged by a vehicle during the week of 8/29/05 and the bridge has been closed.

As reported at the September Village Council Meeting the County Engineer has no plans for the necessary repairs or replacement of this historic S. Delaware St. bridge. The Mayor has requested a meeting with the County official and the Administrator to discuss possible options which will be a benefit to the County as well as the Village.

As David Plowden notes in his landmark book "Bridges: the Spans of North America" iron truss bridges are the most rare of all American historic bridges. This bridge needs to be saved!

Foraker CB Restoration Complete

The Foraker Covered Bridge is again open for traffic. Built in 1886 this bridge has undergone a complete restoration. The photo shows the trusses still on the ground in September when visited by the OHBA Fall Bridge Tour. See the Bridge Tour section for more photos.

You may click on the image for a larger picture.

"S" Blaine Bridge on National Rd Reopens.

Situated in Blaine, Belmont County, Oh the Blaine bridge has been preserved by community action! This S-shaped bridge on the National Rd was built in 1828 and is claimed the oldest in the state. See the full story at Article

McCleery Covered Bridge in Fairfield County

Shown here in its last location on private property the McCleery Covered bridge was scheduled to be moved to Ohio University, Lancaster Campus near the John Bright bridges in 2005. We are not sure if the move has actually taken place! Comment if you know.