Bridgeton Covered Bridge
Bridgeton Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Parke County, United States.
The Bridgeton Covered Bridge stretches 245 feet across Big Raccoon Creek, featuring a Burr Arch 2 Span design with sandstone block foundations.
Built in 1868 for $10,200, this wooden structure was destroyed by arson in 2005 and reconstructed in 2006 through community efforts.
The bridge stands as a central element of the annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, drawing visitors from throughout Indiana and neighboring states.
The bridge maintains a width of 13 feet and clearance of 12 feet, allowing pedestrians to cross while viewing the surrounding natural environment.
This structure represents one of 31 covered bridges in Parke County, making it part of the largest concentration of covered bridges in North America.
Location: Parke County
Inception: 1868
Website: http://coveredbridges.com/poi/bridgeton-covered-bridge-8
GPS coordinates: 39.64939,-87.17623
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
Indiana features a variety of natural and cultural sites across its counties. Visitors can explore underground networks such as the Bluespring Caves, which extend over 34 kilometers, view the sandstone canyons and geological formations at Turkey Run State Park, or admire the Cataract Falls on Mill Creek. The state also has 19th-century covered bridges like the Bridgeton Bridge built in 1868, as well as religious sites such as the Cave of Our Lady of Lourdes replicating the Lourdes sanctuary. History and art enthusiasts will find preserved residences like the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, with the painter’s original studio and period furnishings. The area also features unique structures such as the New Harmony Labyrinth, a stone replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, and the Artcraft Theater from the 1920s still showing films in its original setting. These destinations offer insights into Indiana's architectural heritage as well as its conserved natural spaces.
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