Netcher Road Covered Bridge

About Netcher Road Covered Bridge

The Netcher Road Covered Bridge is a 110-foot structure spanning Mill Creek in Jefferson Township. Built in 1998-1999, it is one of the newer covered bridges in Ashtabula County, featuring a distinctive neo-Victorian design with timber arch and inverted Haupt walls.

History of Netcher Road Covered Bridge

Construction of the Netcher Road Bridge began in 1998 and was completed in 1999, funded by an ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) Timber Grant. The bridge was designed by John Smolen Jr. and opened to traffic in 1999. It represents the county's continued commitment to building new covered bridges that serve modern traffic needs while honoring traditional aesthetics.

Architecture and Design

The bridge features a unique neo-Victorian design with timber arch construction combined with inverted Haupt walls, a truss design rarely seen in covered bridges. The structure is 110 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 14 feet 6 inches high. The clearance for vehicles is 14 feet 6 inches, making it one of the taller bridges in the county.

Visiting Netcher Road Covered Bridge

The bridge is located at 1544 Netcher Road, approximately 2.7 miles from the center of Jefferson. Mill Creek, which the bridge spans, is a tributary of the Grand River. The bridge is accessible via the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Trail and represents the modern era of covered bridge construction in the region.