Mansfield Covered Bridge
- Built: 1867 by Joseph J. Daniels
- Creek: Big Raccoon Creek
- Location: Mansfield, near the historic mill and dam
- Size: 247 ft long + two 16 ft overhangs; 16 ft wide; 10 ft 6 in clearance
- Truss Type: Double Burr Arch, two-span
- Foundation: Hewn limestone block
- Cost: $12,200
Repairs & Restoration
- Closed in 1980 for abutment, roof, and deck repairs
- Roof and deck replaced in 1990 by County Highway Dept.
Village & Mill History
- Settled in 1819 by James Kelsey (from Ireland).
- First mill (1820) expanded over time but became outdated.
- Jacob Rohm rebuilt the dam and mill in 1880; later tied to the railroad and quarry.
- In 1913, a 180 ft concrete dam with a fish ladder replaced the wooden one.
Bridge Construction & Controversy
- Overseen by Commissioner Col. Johnston in 1867, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
- Daniels contracted Dec. 1866; bridge completed Sept. 1867.
Strength & Modern Use
- Built for wagons, still supports a 10-ton load limit.
- Famously withstood three stalled oil trucks without damage.
Gauging Station
- Located southwest of the bridge, monitors water levels and flow from Mansfield Reservoir.