Bridge # 14-36-02 Shieldstown Covered Bridge, also called Shields' Mill Covered Bridge spans the White River between Brownstown Township and Hamilton Township in Jackson County, Indiana. The 355-foot-long Burr arch truss wooden bridge, built by Joseph J. Daniels in 1876, carried vehicular traffic until 1980.
Bridge # 14-36-04 Medora Covered Bridge is located in Carr Township in Jackson County, Indiana, and crosses the East Fork of the White River. It was built in 1875 by J.J. Daniels and is the longest covered bridge in the United States
Bridge # 14-36-04 Medora is the longest historic covered bridge in the USA. From abutment to abutment, the triple span Burr arch construction with King posts is approximately 432 feet long. The total roof length is approximately 462 feet. Built in 1875 by Joseph J. Daniels, it took nine months and cost $18,142. The bridge spans the East Fork of the White River.
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