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The Longest Covered Bridge in the United States -
     1995 - Planning began
     2000 - Federal funds applied for and received
     2001-2005 - Specifications and plans developed
     2006 - Permits obtained, construction begun      August 2006-July 2007 - Earthwork
     2007 - Consstruction begun      3500 Tons of concrete      250 Tons of steel      613,000 b.f. lumber
     Pratt Truss Construction
     613 feet long, 30 feet clear width, 14.5 feet clear height      5-foot wide walkway each side
     93 feet above Ashtabula River      Will support 40 Ton tractor trailor traffic
     Engineering & Structural Design - John Smolen      Achitectural Design - Tim Martin

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008>

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

Smolen-Gulf Bridge. Photo by Doris Taylor October 12, 2008

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