Johnson Road Covered Bridge
About Johnson Road Covered Bridge
Johnson Road Covered Bridge, at Johnson Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1984: the first place in Scioto Township to be listed. Only 2,373 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Smith Truss, as it does for 2 other Ohio listings.
What it isCovered bridge in Scioto Township, Jackson County, Ohio. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 22 MB · National Archives↗Finding Johnson Road Covered Bridge
Johnson Rd., Scioto Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Smith Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Smith Truss.
Memories of Johnson Road Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Johnson Road Covered Bridge
Is Johnson Road Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 23, 1984 (Register number 84003749).
Is Johnson Road Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Johnson Road Covered Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Johnson Road Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71989456 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.