This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

(footbridge)

Eden Township, Utica vicinity, Ohio, USA - Rocky Fork Stream
Bridgemeister ID:8530 (added 2024-03-29)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Eden Township, Utica vicinity, Ohio, USA
Crossing:Rocky Fork Stream
At or Near Feature:Camp Ohio
Use:Footbridge
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • The bridge pictured here at "Camp Ohio" is usually attributed to Utica, Ohio (USA). The bridge was likely located within the 4-H "Camp Ohio" found about 10 miles east of Utica. However, historic photos of that Camp Ohio show a different short suspension bridge.

External Links:

  • 4-H Camp Ohio History - 1930s. The short suspension footbridge pictured on this page does not match the bridge in the postcard image linked here. Perhaps the bridge was rebuilt at some point or the postcard illustrator took liberties with the depiction.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

Mail | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Bluesky