Crash Closes Covered Bridge Indefinitely

InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report

A DeKalb County bridge that was built in 1873 is in need of repair after a truck driver's mistake. Many of the Spencerville Covered Bridge's supports and beams were snapped when a semi-truck trailer from Illinois crossed Wednesday. Officials tell our partners at Indiana's NewsCenter the damage does not appear to be permanent.

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The bridge was built in 1873 and is a National Historic Landmark.

A modern bridge able to fit a trailer is located at nearby County Road 68.

Deputies tell INC the floor of the structure was unharmed by the incident.

Source: Indiana's NewsCenter