Johnson Covered Bridge

Other Names

Johnston Covered Bridge; Terry Mill Covered Bridge

Bridge Number & GPS Coordinates

35-23-16

N39 36.806, W83 39.528

Johnson Covered Bridge

Current Location

Two Glaciers Park
2260 McDonald Rd SW
Lancaster | Madison Township

Original Location

Yes

Year Built & Builder

1887 – August Borneman and Hocking Valley Bridge Works

Truss Type

Howe Truss

Bridge Span

98′ plus 5′ overhang on each end; 15′ width; 14′ height

Her Story

She was often referred to as the Terry Mill Covered Bridge because Terry Mill was between her and Hopewell Church.

In the 1930s, two full-length windows and canopies were added to allow visibility of oncoming traffic.  She remained in service until about 1990 when bypassed.

A restoration was completed in 1996.  The Johnson is the longest-surviving covered bridge on public property.  And, she still sits on the original abutments!