Olin's Bridge, or Olin Bridge, or Olin-Dewey Road Bridge is a covered bridge that carries Dewey Road over the Ashtabula River in Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 16 drivable bridges in the county, is a single span Town truss design, and is currently the only bridge in the county named for a family. The Olin family has owned property next to the bridge since it was built. Ashtabula County Ohio Covered Bridge Festival Members of the Olin family also operate a small museum and gift shop just east of the bridge at the house previously owned by Joyce Grandbouche. The bridge’s WGCB number is 35-04-03,http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/ohio/htm/3500403.htm Ohio Covered Bridges List, 35-04-03 and it is located approximately 3.6 mi (5.7 km) east of Ashtabula.
History 1873 – Bridge constructed. 1985 – Bridge renovated. The Olin family owned land next to the bridge. Alson and Alvina (Bennett) Olin were a pioneering family, coming to this area in 1832 from New York. His son Alson Olin, bought land in 1860, next to where the bridge now sits.
Dimensions Length: 115 feet (35.1 m) Overhead clearance: 12 feet (3.7 m)
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See also List of Ashtabula County covered bridges
References
External links Ohio Covered Bridges List Ohio Covered Bridge Homepage The Covered Bridge Numbering System Ohio Historic Bridge Association Olin's Covered Bridge from Ohio Covered Bridges, Historic Bridges Olin Family Society (OFS)