Benetka Road Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 17 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, with laminated arches being added during its renovation in 1985. Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-12,https://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500412.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-12 and it is located approximately 4 mi (6.4 km) south of North Kingsville.
History ca 1900 – Bridge constructed. 1985 – Bridge rehabilitated; laminated arches added. The bridge is located in Sheffield and was first known as East Matherson, named after Samuel Mather. John Greggs, the first Justice of the Peace, gave it the name of Sheffield. In the mid-19th century a water powered saw, grist and flour mill was located by this site.
Dimensions Length: 115 feet (35.1 m) Overhead clearance: 10 feet 9 inches (3.3 m)
See also List of Ashtabula County covered bridges
References
External links
Ohio Covered Bridges List Ohio Historic Bridge Association