Fish Creek Bridge Abandoned and Forgotten

Photo: Gary Erdos, 2008

This iron Howe truss bridge was found on the closed and very deteriorated Fish Creek Road in Mahoning County. It dates to the 1880s but appears to be in excellent condition except for the wood deck.

David Simmons to Speak at Beavercreek Historical Society

David Simmons of the Ohio Historical Society and President of OHBA will discuss “The Romance and Symbolism of Covered Bridges” at the next meeting of the Beavercreek Historical Society, January 22, 2008. The public is invited to attend. See article for more details.

Abandoned Bridges Discovered in Vinton County

Photos: Heinz Saidel, 2008

These two Pratt pinned pony bridges are over Elk Creek within a few hundred yards of each other and near the remains of Vinton Iron Furnace. They carry an abandoned road that was bypassed by a new road to the east. See map for the general location. The bridges appear to be late 19th century and were first reported to us by abandonedohio.com. Heinz Saidel recently visited the site to confirm their existence and took these pictures.

To learn more about the iron furnace goto Vinton Iron Furnace.