Covered Bridge Projects

Portland Bolt manufactures galvanized and stainless steel bolts, tie rods, and fabricated plates for the refurbishing and new construction of wooden covered bridges throughout the United States.

Photo courtesy of Citizens for Rebuilding the
Wimer Covered Bridge

Wimer Covered Bridge - Wimer, OR

Originally constructed in 1892, the historic Wimer Covered Bridge suddenly collapsed in the summer of 2003. The small community of Wimer, Oregon immediately started the process of rebuilding their beloved bridge. After four years of planning and fund raising construction has started on the new structure.

Portland Bolt provided some of the material for this project including galvanized tie rods for the concrete anchors and fasteners for the timber frame.

Photo courtesy of Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival Committee.

Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge - Ashtabula County, OH

Between August and November of 2003, Portland Bolt supplied almost 22,000 pounds of custom hot-dip galvanized bolts, tie rod assemblies and fabricated plates for the refurbishing of the Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County, Ohio.

Built in 1867, the Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge spans the Grand River. At 156 feet, this Howe truss bridge is the longest single span covered bridge in Ashtabula County, Ohio.