Medora Covered Bridge

The wooden bridge stretches 431 feet across the East Fork of White River, featuring limestone foundations and traditional construction methods from the 1800s.

Built in 1875 by architect J.J. Daniels at a cost of $18,142, this structure replaced a ferry service that previously transported residents across the river.

The bridge represents nineteenth-century American engineering practices, demonstrating the evolution of transportation infrastructure in rural Indiana communities.

Located parallel to State Road 235, the bridge now serves pedestrians exclusively, with parking areas and picnic facilities at both ends.

This structure maintains its entire original truss system, marking it as the longest covered bridge in the United States with unaltered historic components.

Location: Carr Township

Inception: 1875

Architects: J. J. Daniels

Made from material: wood, limestone

GPS coordinates: 38.81833,-86.14694

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45