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Otter Creek Covered Bridge

Otter Creek Covered Bridge

Otter Creek Covered Bridge, a covered Howe through truss, carried a local county road over Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana.


Otter Creek Covered Bridge, a covered Howe through truss, carried a local county road over Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. Constructed in 1884 by Thomas A. Hardman, the historic crossing was closed to through all automobile traffic in 1996.

Otter Creek Covered Bridge
Otter Creek Covered Bridge
Otter Creek Covered Bridge

Information

  • State: Indiana
  • Route:
  • Type: Covered Howe Truss
  • Status: Active - Pedestrian
  • Total Length: 113 feet
  • Main Span Length: 101 feet
  • Spans:
  • Deck Width: 16 feet
  • Above Vertical Clearance: 13.4 feet
  • Navigational Clearance:


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