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The Roberts Covered Bridge
#35-08-05, located in Preble County
, was built by Orlistus Roberts in 1829. This is an exceptional
bridge, the only one in Ohio that is double-barreled and there
are only six of this type left in the United States.
The Roberts bridge has three trusses, one
in the center and one on each side. Each is a Multiple Kingpost
truss encased by three Burr arches. The interior is spectacular
with runners on either side and the three Burr arches. The roof
has been shingled. The exterior has been painted red,the portals
have been painted white. The Bridge rests on cut stone abutments.
The stone was cut nearby at the Halderman Quarry. Roberts Bridge
is 80 feet long and spans Seven Mile Creek with a bed with of
70 feet. Seven Mile Creak is a stream that drains central Preble
County .
On 5 August 1986, the Roberts Bridge was burned by arson. Fortunately,
in 1991 the bridge was relocated and restored through the generous
support of the community and the efforts of the Roberts Bridge
Restoration Committee. The bridge cost over $150,000.00 to restore
and is now located in the city of Eaton, Ohio. The Roberts Covered
Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Ohio.
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