Jackson Bridge
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NoLemon
N 39° 52.786 W 087° 16.928
16S E 475875 N 4414450
Built by J.J. Daniels in 1861, Jackson Bridge is the longest covered bridge in Indiana. It is named after, and dedicated to, Andrew Jackson.
Waymark Code: WMX23
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2006
Views: 30
A double Burr Arch Truss with double king post, this bridge is 207 feet long and has a vertical clearance of 18 feet. The span crosses Sugar Creek about 2.5 miles northwest of the town of Annapolis, IN.
The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Description of Covered Bridge:
The bridge was restored in 1977 but has sustained damage since then. It is still passable but is in need of repair. Much of the white exterior paint is gone.
Year Built: 1861/01/01
Current Condition of Bridge: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Not listed
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