National Register of Historic Places

Wiswell Road Covered Bridge

Windsor Mills, Ashtabula County, Ohio
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001386

About this property

Windsor Mills Bridge, also known as Wiswell Road Bridge or Warner Hollow Road Bridge, is a covered bridge that carries Covered Bridge Lane, formerly Wiswell Road, across Phelps Creek in Windsor Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The bridge, one of currently 17 drivable bridges in the county, is a single-span Town truss design. The bridge was built in 1867 using white pine. It sits atop cut stone abutments, one made of sandstone quarried nearby, and the other made of creek stone. The bridge was bypassed in the 1960s and closed to traffic, and Wiswell Road was rerouted west of the creek. In the 1980s, the bridge was completely closed due to safety reasons. It underwent extensive renovation from 2002 to 2004, and was then reopened to all traffic, except for trucks and buses. The bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge's WGCB number is 35-04-25, and it is located approximately 5.0 mi (8.0 km) west of Orwell.

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Windsor Mills, Ashtabula County, Ohio
41.53318, -80.96379

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Wiswell Road Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Wiswell Road Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Wiswell Road Covered Bridge?

Wiswell Road Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wiswell Road Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Wiswell Road Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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