Windsor Mills Covered Bridge
The Windsor Mills Covered Bridge is an 1867 structure that has been extensively renovated, spanning Mill Creek as one of the county's oldest bridges alongside Mechanicsville.
About Windsor Mills Covered Bridge
The Windsor Mills Covered Bridge spans Mill Creek and dates back to 1867, making it one of the oldest covered bridges in Ashtabula County alongside the Mechanicsville Bridge built the same year. The bridge is located near the village of Windsor Mills.
History of Windsor Mills Covered Bridge
Built in 1867, the Windsor Mills Bridge has served the community for over 150 years. The bridge has undergone extensive renovation over the years to keep it serviceable for modern traffic. Some bridge purists have expressed concern that extensive modifications have altered the bridge's historic character, though it remains a functioning covered bridge.
Architecture and Design
The bridge originally featured Town lattice construction typical of its era. Various renovations over the years have modified the structure while maintaining its covered bridge appearance. The bridge demonstrates the ongoing challenge of balancing historic preservation with practical transportation needs.
Visiting Windsor Mills Covered Bridge
The bridge is located in Windsor Township, part of the northeastern covered bridge tour route in Ashtabula County. It can be visited along with the nearby Middle Road and Root Road bridges for a comprehensive tour of the county's eastern historic bridges. The village of Windsor Mills provides additional historic character to the visit.