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The
Long/Knowllton Covered Bridge 35-56-18
was named after a family that owns 6.6 acres of land
that surround the bridge. It crosses the Little Muskingum
River with a 192 feet span. The Little Muskingum River
drains the lower southwestern quarter of Monroe County
and has a 100 feet normal bed width at the bridge
site.
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covered bridge has numerous characteristics that make
it extraordinary. The exterior offers a spectacular
sight. The two immense piers and abutments are constructed
of huge cut stones supporting the bridgeís three spans |
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There
is a trail that leads down the river bank and from there,
the bridge looms 30 feet over the river.The piers are
built well into the upper river bank and the bridge
appears as if suspended in air.The rustic gray weathered
siding is so thin and shrunken in places, that in the
upper portion of the Burr the arch is visible from the
exterior. The red tin roof is in fair condition, but
the level of the roof is wobbly at best. A person must
climb a tall fence to investigate the interior, it is
well worth the effort! |
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Each span has a separate truss. The spans
on either end of the bridge are much shorter than
the center truss (the section the that seems suspended).
The shorter trusses are Multiple Kingpost with two
sets of tension and compression panels pointing toward
the center Kingpost. The center trusses (one on each
side of the bridge) are 120 feet long and are Multiple
Kingpost trusses encased by four-ply, double Burr
arches in the center span. The diagonally laid floor
planking only adds to the enchanting nature of the
bridge
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Built
in 1860 Long Bridge/Knowlton is located in a small
park that requires minimal upkeep, but the bridge
is closed and does not appear to have had any maintenance.
In 1996 the covered bridge was renovated and is now
a bicycle and walking covered bridge. The Wayne national
Forest Borders the land |
Directions:
Washington Township. From Rinard Mills, north on
CR 26. one and a quarter miles, right on tr38a which
intersects with Old Camp Road and the covered bridge.
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