Moscow Covered Bridge, Moscow, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kbarhow
N 39° 29.109 W 085° 33.264
16S E 624320 N 4371613
Quick Description: Fairly long covered bridge built in 1886, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sadly this bridge was destroyed by a tornado on 06/03/08! See the my visit below.
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 4/20/2008 4:22:10 AM
Waymark Code: WM3MAJ
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 28

Long Description:
According to the linked webpage below,

"The Moscow Covered Bridge crosses Big Flatrock River in Sections 17 and 18, Township 12 North, and Range 9 East, in Moscow, Rush County. This double span Burr Arch Truss structure has a length of 330 feet, or 346 feet including the 8-foot overhang at each end, with a portal clearance 15 feet 6 inches wide by 13 feet 6 inches high. Built in 1886 by Emmet L. Kennedy, this is the only double span bridge still standing which the Kennedy family constructed. This bridge was listed as #17-70-07 in the 1972 World Guide."


Also, see old picture here:
("http://moscowfestivalin.org/bridge_history.htm" target="_blank">visit link)

Current Condition of Bridge: Pretty good given its age

Web Address: [Web Link]

Description of Covered Bridge:
See comments above.


Year Built: 1886

Location (Road - City - State - Country): CR 900, Moscow, IN USA

Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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