National Register of Historic Places

Medora Covered Bridge

Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
Listed
September 18, 2007
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000977

About this property

The Medora Covered Bridge was the longest covered bridge in the United States with the entire original historic truss still in place with some repairs but no structural changes. Measuring the clear span (abutment face to abutment face) of 431 feet 10 inches (131.62 m), the Medora Covered Bridge is the longest historic covered bridge in the United States. The roof length of 461 feet (141 m) and the siding at the floor length of 459 feet (140 m) are also the longest historic covered bridge measurements in the U.S.

Location

Medora, Jackson County, Indiana
38.81843, -86.14691

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Medora Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Medora Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Medora Covered Bridge?

Medora Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Medora Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Medora Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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