Bigelow Bridge (regionally known as Axe Handle Road Bridge) is one of six historic covered bridges in Union County, Ohio. It is located at ,Bridge Hunter - Axe Handle Road Bridge on Axe Handle Road just north of Ohio State Route 161 between Irwin and Chuckery, and crosses over the Little Darby Creek.
The wooden truss bridge was built in 1873 by Reuben Partridge, and named for Eliphas Bigelow, a nearby resident. It was refurbished including the addition of internal steel supports in 1990, and repainted in July 2008.Chris Alexis, County road, bridge program to continue , ThisWeek Marysville, 14 June 2008.
In November 2010, a historical marker was dedicated on the site by the Ohio Historical Society, honoring Bigelow Bridge and the surrounding Darby Plains region.Bigelow Bridge, Darby Plains marker dedicated, ThisWeek Marysville, 31 October 2010.
References
External links Dale Travis Covered Bridge List - Bigelow Bridge