Historic Ada Covered Bridge — Attraction in Ada Township

First of all, at the time of this review, the grounds near the bridge are under construction. While the bridge is accessible, it's not as charming and picturesque as it normally is.

It may not serve the same practical function it was originally built for, but it's now a fixture in downtown Ada, great for a stroll, even better as a photo op for any occasion during any season - weddings, senior portraits, Christmas cards, Fall foliage, etc.

I'd give it 5 stars, but there's graffiti in immediate proximity of the bridge, which saddens me. It's unfortunate that people behave in such a fashion, degrading the aesthetic beauty of structures like this. My hope is that the individual(s) who sprayed graffiti will find more fruitful and nondestructive outlets for their artistic pursuits, or at the very least, confine their graffiti to property that is...

This site was added to the historical registry in 1969 and a marker was erected in 1974. It states: "Ada Covered Bridge - An act of the legislature in 1867 authorized Ada Township to borrow up to three thousand dollars for the purpose of building or repairing bridges in the township. This bridge was built about that time, apparently by William Holmes. The design for the trusses was patented by Josiah Brown in A timber bearing his name was uncovered during repair work. The bridge has been threatened by floods a number of times. It is said that farmers used to drive wagons loaded with stone onto the bridge during high water to hold it to the foundation. The bridge was closed to automobile traffic in 1930 and restored by the Kent County Road...

It was quite a bit smaller than it appeared in photos, but still neat to see. It's right by a small baseball diamond and a trail ,so it was pretty busy.... even on a Wednesday night. The sign that explains the history is right outside the bridge. When you walk through the bridge from the ball park side it opens up to an old house that's very cute. Picnic tables by the river that runs under the bridge,public bathrooms are right by. Along with great...