Roberts Covered Bridge

Covered bridge in Eaton Ohio

(Location ID: 206) 39.740444, -84.638704
Eaton, Ohio

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The Robert’s Bridge was built in 1829 and is Ohio’s oldest covered bridge. It is one of only six double barreled or dual wagon-way bridges still remaining in the United States and is the oldest of these and the second oldest covered bridge of any type in the nation. For nearly 160 years, Roberts Bridge was in use at its original location. In 1962, the bridge was restored and in 1974, important structural repairs were made. By the 1980’s nearly all of the protective structure and some framing were no longer original. However, the actual load bearing bridge was intact. On August 5, 1986, the bridge was vandalized and heavily damaged by fire. On the day following the fire, a group of concerned citizens joined in their resolve to restore Roberts Bridge. Relocation of the bridge to a more accessible and secure site was considered necessary. The site in Eaton was prepared and plans were made for moving the trusses. The move took place on September 20, 1990.

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