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.
Shreyer Covered Bridge
The Shreyer Covered Bridge is a structure built in 1891, located on private property west of Baltimore. Viewable from the road but not publicly accessible.
About Shreyer Covered Bridge
The Shreyer Covered Bridge is an 1891 structure located on private property west of Baltimore in Fairfield County. Like several other county bridges, it has been preserved on private land and can be viewed from the public road.
History of Shreyer Covered Bridge
Built in 1891, the Shreyer Bridge served local transportation needs before being relocated or preserved on private property. Its preservation on private land has helped maintain this piece of county history, though it limits public access.
Architecture and Design
The bridge features construction typical of Fairfield County covered bridges from the 1890s. While close inspection is not possible without property owner permission, its form visible from the road shows the classic covered bridge profile.
Visiting Shreyer Covered Bridge
The bridge is located on private property west of Baltimore. There is no obvious place to pull over near the bridge, so visitors typically photograph it while passing by. Respect the property owner's privacy and do not enter the private property without permission.
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.