Pictures of the Covered Bridge Construction in Union County

The Union County Engineer's web site has three photo journals documenting the construction of two new covered bridges and the relocation and rehabilitation of an existing covered bridge. Go here to see the extensive photo coverage of this project.

Reconstruction Complete on Buckskin Covered Bridge

The Buckskin Covered Bridge is the last covered bridge left standing in Ross County. The bridge stands over Buckskin Creek, which is part of Caldwell Crossing. For the complete story go to this article

Indian Mill Bridge in Wyandot County

Photo: Joshua Collins 2006
We had a report that the Indian Mill Bridge (SFN 885764) was bypassed, however, the original bridge still stands and is in service to traffic as shown in this recent photo.

Rick McOmber reports that there is also a Wrought Iron Bridge Company (1891) Pratt Pony bridge on exhibit in Indian Mill Park

Stepping Stone Bridge in Upper Sandusky

Painting: Hal Sherman, used by permission
The painting illustrates what is probably the earliest type of "bridge". The one illustrated is located in a city park in Upper Sandusky crossing the Sandusky River. See this website for more information.

Private Covered Bridge Under Construction in Geauga County

This building truss constructed by Don Prusha will be similar to that of the covered bridge.

Bridge deck with temporary supports and top chord resting on the deck.

Bridge Model

Artist impression of completed bridge

Don Prusha started building his bridge at the beginning of summer of 2006 and has completed the bridge deck and trusses. Most of the wood is hard maple cut from his own trees and sawed at a local mill. He has done ALL the wood construction himself, which is even more impressive given he is 68. Don says this is a retirement project and he estimates it will take about 3 years to complete. We hope to have more pictures as the project progresses. All photos Don Prusha.