George Hutchins Covered Bridge

Photos 

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Overview Photo taken 2005 by Gregory S. Hamilton

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Portal Photo taken 2005 by Gregory S. Hamilton

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Inside view Photo taken 2005 by Gregory S. Hamilton

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Historic marker Photo taken 2005 by Gregory S. Hamilton

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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Unique upper chord splice Similar to J.J.Daniels "Double-headed" hook. Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Upper lateral bracing connection Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

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Upper chord/vertical/diagonal connection Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2008 View high-res version

Map 

Facts 

Overview

Covered bridge relocated to Alley Park south of Lancaster

Location

Fairfield County, Ohio

Status

Open to pedestrians only

Future prospects

Preserved

History

Originally built 1904 over Clear Creek on Strickler Road; relocated and reconstructed in 2000

Builder

- J.W.Buchanan

Design

Covered Multiple Kingpost through truss

Dimensions

Span length: 62.0 ft.
Total length: 62.0 ft.

Approximate latitude, longitude

+39.68017, -82.57917   (decimal degrees)
39°40'49" N, 82°34'45" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")

Approximate UTM coordinates

17/364572/4393451 (zone/easting/northing)

USGS topographic map

Lancaster

Inventory numbers

WGCB 35-23-13 (World Guide to Covered Bridges number)
BH 27536 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Update Log 

• February 20, 2010: Updated by Anthony Dillon: Added builder
• March 13, 2006: Posted photos from Gregory S. Hamilton

Sources 

• Gregory S. Hamilton's Photography
• Dale Travis Covered Bridge List
• Anthony Dillon - spansaver [at] hotmail [dot] com

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