Because Ohio is undeniably gorgeous year-round, it’s the perfect place to take leisurely road trips in any season. Fortunately, you can find several scenic byways in Ohio that will take you to some of the most incredible covered bridges in Ohio. This is one covered bridge tour route you’ll never forget (and will want to do again).

The Covered Bridges Byway in Ashtabula County, (also known as the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Tour), is an especially beautiful way to take in some of the state’s back road scenery and discover some charming covered bridges in Ohio along the way. Drive through America’s shortest and longest covered bridge along this scenic route, which features a total of 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County, with 16 of them drivable. Begin your drive at the Windsor Mills Covered Bridge near Orwell and end your journey at Creek Road Covered Bridge near Kingsville. To view a map of the complete route (including four separate tour options), click visit Google Maps. This will surely be one of the best road trips in Ohio you can take!

Along the way, you’ll see several beautiful bridges, including Harpersfield Covered Bridge (pictured below), which used to be the longest covered bridge in America. It’s one of the most fascinating covered bridges in Ohio.

Corey Balazowich/Flickr This amazing, historic covered bridge in Ohio is famous for a reason. You’ll see. 1122 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, USA

The West Liberty Covered Bridge is America’s shortest covered bridge at 18 feet long. It carries West Liberty Street across Cowles Creek in Geneva.

Mark K./Flickr Since it’s America’s shortest covered bridge, it’s also the shortest covered bridge in Ohio and therefore it’s special. 94 W Liberty St, Geneva, OH 44041, USA

Netcher Road Bridge in Jefferson Township was built in 1999 over Mill Creek and features a unique Neo-Victorian design.

George Bannister/Flickr Of all the breathtaking Ashtabula County covered bridges, this one is among our top favorites. 1544 Netcher Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA

Next on our tour of covered bridges in Ohio is Caine Road Bridge which was built in 1986 in honor of Ashtabula County’s 175th anniversary.

Jason Miklacic/Flickr What covered bridge trail in Ohio trip would be complete without Caine Road? None. 4699 Caine Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA

At the Plymouth and Ashtabula Township line in northern Ashtabula County, you’ll find America’s longest covered bridge called the Smolen-Gulf Bridge.

Mark K./Flickr 7001 State Rd S, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA

It is 613 feet long, the Smolen-Gulf Bridge allows State Road to continue across the Ashtabula River. It’s one of the most enchanting places in Ohio.

Mark K./Flickr 7001 State Rd S, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA

The 157-foot long State Road Covered Bridge in Monroe Township is another one of the 16 drivable bridges in Ashtabula County.

Nicholas A. Tonelli/Flickr It’s the perfect covered bridge to stop at along one of the best road trips in Ohio

So, what do you think of this tour of covered bridges in Ohio? Are you up for this beautiful drive? Let us know in the comments!

Corey Balazowich/Flickr

This amazing, historic covered bridge in Ohio is famous for a reason. You’ll see.

1122 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041, USA

Mark K./Flickr

Since it’s America’s shortest covered bridge, it’s also the shortest covered bridge in Ohio and therefore it’s special.

94 W Liberty St, Geneva, OH 44041, USA

George Bannister/Flickr

Of all the breathtaking Ashtabula County covered bridges, this one is among our top favorites.

1544 Netcher Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA

Jason Miklacic/Flickr

What covered bridge trail in Ohio trip would be complete without Caine Road? None.

4699 Caine Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA

7001 State Rd S, Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA

Nicholas A. Tonelli/Flickr

It’s the perfect covered bridge to stop at along one of the best road trips in Ohio

For more covered bridges and scenic routes in Ohio, check out our previous articles, these beautiful covered bridges in Ohio will remind you of a simpler time, and take this gorgeous fall foliage road trip to see Ohio like never before.

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Covered Bridges In Ohio November 05, 2021 Melissa M. What are some of the most fascinating historical places in Ohio? For more ancient than recent history, head to Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve in Oregonia. Here you will view and learn about an ancient 2,000-year-old earthwork once used as a ceremonial gathering place. There is also a museum where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Deersville General Store has been a landmark in Ohio since 1898. Visit and check out the interesting array of items offered at this store or stop here for a bite to eat! What are some of the most enchanting places in Ohio? Feel like you’re in a fairy tale by taking our Fairy Tale Road Trip to some of Ohio’s most enchanting places. This magical road trip will lead you to places like Squire’s Castle in Willoughby Hills, Stan Hywat Hall and Gardens in Akron, and Landoll’s Mohican Castle in Loudonville, among others.  What other road trips in Ohio can I take? Many of you know how much we at Only In Your State enjoy creating themed road trips. Head to our article, Here Are The 10 Best Road Trips You Can Take In Ohio, for a compilation of some of our favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for chasing waterfalls, discovering delicious eateries around the state, or exploring small towns, you’ll find these and more on this list.

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Covered Bridges In Ohio

November 05, 2021

Melissa M.

What are some of the most fascinating historical places in Ohio? For more ancient than recent history, head to Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve in Oregonia. Here you will view and learn about an ancient 2,000-year-old earthwork once used as a ceremonial gathering place. There is also a museum where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Deersville General Store has been a landmark in Ohio since 1898. Visit and check out the interesting array of items offered at this store or stop here for a bite to eat! What are some of the most enchanting places in Ohio? Feel like you’re in a fairy tale by taking our Fairy Tale Road Trip to some of Ohio’s most enchanting places. This magical road trip will lead you to places like Squire’s Castle in Willoughby Hills, Stan Hywat Hall and Gardens in Akron, and Landoll’s Mohican Castle in Loudonville, among others.  What other road trips in Ohio can I take? Many of you know how much we at Only In Your State enjoy creating themed road trips. Head to our article, Here Are The 10 Best Road Trips You Can Take In Ohio, for a compilation of some of our favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for chasing waterfalls, discovering delicious eateries around the state, or exploring small towns, you’ll find these and more on this list.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

For more ancient than recent history, head to Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve in Oregonia. Here you will view and learn about an ancient 2,000-year-old earthwork once used as a ceremonial gathering place. There is also a museum where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Deersville General Store has been a landmark in Ohio since 1898. Visit and check out the interesting array of items offered at this store or stop here for a bite to eat!

What are some of the most enchanting places in Ohio?

Feel like you’re in a fairy tale by taking our Fairy Tale Road Trip to some of Ohio’s most enchanting places. This magical road trip will lead you to places like Squire’s Castle in Willoughby Hills, Stan Hywat Hall and Gardens in Akron, and Landoll’s Mohican Castle in Loudonville, among others. 

What other road trips in Ohio can I take?

Many of you know how much we at Only In Your State enjoy creating themed road trips. Head to our article, Here Are The 10 Best Road Trips You Can Take In Ohio, for a compilation of some of our favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for chasing waterfalls, discovering delicious eateries around the state, or exploring small towns, you’ll find these and more on this list.