The Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge was originally built in 1869 and is considered to be the oldest
in Ashtabula County. In a way it is among the newest since it was completely rebuilt in 2004 following
a long closure due to deterioration. Although some of the original timbers were salvaged, the main arch
and most of the flooring had to be replaced. I think it's lost a lot of its "rustic charm" in the process.
A photo I took before the restoration can be seen here.