Johnson Road CB to be Restored

WGN 35-40-06

 

Jackson County, OH, August 2, 2012 - The Ohio Department of Transportation has been awarded $150,400 to help preserve the Johnson Road Covered Bridge in Jackson County.

The funds will be used to replace the floor systems, lateral bracing, siding, and the roof, and install new bearing blocks and to add fire protection.

Also known as the Crabtree Bridge, the 78-foot span was built in 1870 using the Smith Truss to cross the Little Scioto River.

For the story and photo, go to: http://woub.org/2012/08/02/jackson-co-bridge-be-restored.