The Bridge To Nowhere In The Middle Of The Indiana Woods Will Capture Your Imagination

Here at OnlyInYourState, we’re big fans of urban exploration and places that are currently being reclaimed by nature. Indiana has plenty of those to check out, and it’s not just buildings and homes being reclaimed around here, either – with at least 18,000 bridges (seriously) all over the Hoosier State, there’s a good handful of them that are now forgotten to time, allowed to decay and mostly ignored. One such bridge is a classic bridge to nowhere in Indiana that goes by at least a few names, but it’s most commonly referred to as the “Aqueduct Bridge.”

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Its original span was built in 1880 by the Cleveland Bridge and Iron Company. A second portion was added to it in 1920 by the Vincennes Bridge Company.

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The update in the '20s, however, tacked on an additional 42 feet, making the Aqueduct Bridge a span of 102 feet long.

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Attempting to climb into this bridge would be extremely dangerous; please, don't attempt to do so. This bride is easily accessible on all sides, so you should be able to explore it safely without physically getting on it.

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We're not sure, but we do love to speculate. It's fun to come up with a history of your own - was it was a hideout for outlaws back in the day? Perhaps it was the meeting site of a coven of witches? Or maybe the local children say this spot is haunted, just because it looks, well, like it would be.

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These kinds of places are the perfect spark to ignite a creative blaze. If you've never seen or explored anything like it, why not start with Aqueduct Bridge?

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It spans Birch Creek and its coordinates in decimal degrees are +39.32643, -87.17951. Be sure to plan accordingly; wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and, preferably, jeans - the area is severely overgrown and you don't want to pick up ticks (or injure your toes).

For the technical details about Aqueduct Bridge, be sure to check out the official BridgeHunter page.

Indiana is host to plenty more abandoned and decaying places and things! If you liked this bridge, you’ll love exploring the abandoned town of Barbersville.