Straber Ford Bridge, Stone arch road bridge in Center Township, Ripley County, Indiana, US.
Straber Ford Bridge is a limestone arch bridge crossing Otter Creek in Center Township, Ripley County. The structure features four semicircular arches and continues to serve as a local transportation link connecting nearby communities.
Built in 1908 by builders Degolyer and Stegner, this bridge demonstrates early twentieth-century construction methods. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 for its architectural significance.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this stone arch bridge on December 24, 2009, for its architectural and engineering characteristics.
Located northwest of Osgood on County Road 500N, the bridge is accessible by vehicle and allows visitors to walk across or examine it from nearby vantage points. The structure remains in active use and is open to public view year-round.
The four-span limestone construction demonstrates the durability of natural materials in bridge engineering, with each arch maintaining its semicircular form.
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