Medora Covered Bridge

Medora Covered Bridge is a wooden footbridge that crosses the East Fork of White River and rests on limestone foundations. The structure was built using traditional construction methods and connects both banks of the river.

The structure was built in 1875, after a ferry service had previously transported people across the river. The new bridge enabled more direct crossings and permanently shaped the region's transportation infrastructure.

The bridge shows how people in rural Indiana designed and used river crossings in the 1800s. Visitors can see today how wood and stone were joined together by hand to make this passage possible.

The bridge runs parallel to State Road 235 and now serves pedestrians only. Parking areas and picnic spots are located at both ends of the structure for visitors.

The structure maintains its entire original truss system and is known as the longest covered bridge in America with unaltered historic components. This fully preserved construction makes it a rare example of bridge building from that era.

Location: Carr Township

Inception: 1875

Architects: J. J. Daniels

Made from material: wood, limestone

GPS coordinates: 38.81833,-86.14694

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01