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The
Eldean Road Covered Bridge
 The Eldean Road #35-55-01, Covered Bridge spans the Great Miami River two miles
north of Troy. The Great Miami River has a 210 foot bed width
at the bridge site and is the major drainage river for southwestern
Ohio.
The Eldean Road Covered Bridge is the second longest covered
bridge in Ohio, with a 234 foot span. Built in 1860 with a Long
Truss. This covered bridge has the singular distinction of being
the longest covered bridge in the United States with a Long Truss
in existence today.
The exterior has a white tin roof, faded red plank siding and
four small windows on each side of the bridge. The Eldean Road
Covered Bridge has two spans with one pier, and abutments made
of cut stone.
The bridge has been bypassed for preservation but is still open
and traffic does use the bridge as a secondary entrance and exit
for a small park. To maintain the  bridge's longevity, vehicles
should be prevented from traversing the bridge. The Eldean Road
covered Bridge is a favorite of covered bridge enthusiasts because
of the nature of the river, length of the bridge and truss, and
the beautiful location. The Eldean Road Covered Bridge is listed
in the National Register of Historic Places.
DIRECTIONS:
Staunton Township, From Troy, north on CR 14 (Troy-Sidney Road),
two miles, left on CR 33 (Eldean Road). one-half mile.
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