The Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge is the longest covered bridge in the United States at 613 feet, spanning 93 feet above the Ashtabula River. Built in 2008, this modern engineering marvel supports full legal load traffic.
Hizey Covered Bridge
The Hizey Covered Bridge is an 83-foot structure built by J.W. Buchanan in 1891, originally spanning Poplar Creek near Pickerington, now relocated to private property.
About Hizey Covered Bridge
The Hizey Covered Bridge is an 83-foot structure built by J.W. Buchanan in 1891. Originally spanning Poplar Creek east of Pickerington on State Route 235, it has been relocated to form part of a private driveway.
History of Hizey Covered Bridge
Built in 1891 by J.W. Buchanan, one of Fairfield County's most prolific covered bridge builders, the Hizey Bridge served Poplar Creek Road for many decades. When it was no longer needed for public traffic, it was moved to private property where it continues to serve as a unique driveway entrance, preserving this piece of county history.
Architecture and Design
At 83 feet long, the bridge features construction typical of J.W. Buchanan's work in the county. The design has been maintained through its relocation, preserving the original character of this late 19th-century structure.
Visiting Hizey Covered Bridge
The bridge is located at 12549 Toll Gate Road near Pickerington. As it is on private property serving as a driveway, visitors should view it from the road and respect the owner's privacy. The bridge can be seen from the public road and photographed from a distance.
Similar Bridges in category
The Harpersfield Covered Bridge is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio at 228 feet, a two-span Howe truss structure built in 1868 over the Grand River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge is believed to be the oldest covered bridge in Ashtabula County, built in 1867. At 156 feet, it is the longest single-span covered bridge in the county.