Located one mile east of Medora (in Jackson County), Indiana, on SR 235

Triple Span Burr Arch Construction with King Posts.

The longest historic covered bridge in the USA.
(National Register of Historic Places).
www.in.gov/dnr/historic/files/medora_coveredbridge_final,pdf 
The length of the bridge is approximately 431' from abutment to abutmment. 
The total roof length is approximately 462'.
See bridge highlights page for details.

Built in 1875 by Joseph J. Daniels
It took nine months to build
The cost was: $18,142.00

Spans the East Fork of the White River.

Closed to traffic in 1972.

Currently being restored with completion scheduled by Thanksgiving 2010.
 Funded fully from the National Historic Covered Bridge Fund.
Janssen and Spaans Engineering Inc.
Brad E. Isaacs Project Engineer/Supervisor
CLR Construction, Contractor

Once called the Dark Bridge because there are no windows.

The primary reason for covering bridges was to
 protect the trusses and arches from the weather.
Other benefits included:
Increase safety and minimize fear for animals.
Serve as a public meeting place.
Provide shelter from storms.