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Jackson Covered Bridge Rehabilitation

This page contains pictures of the Jackson Covered Bridge from June 2006 to January 2007. Use the quick links to see pictures from a specific month.

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June 2006

   
  These pictures were taken in June 2006. They show the condition of the bridge before the rehabilitation began.
   
 

   
 

   
 

December 2006

   
 

December 26th

   
  December 26th   The siding has been removed from the Jackson Covered Bridge and work has started on the removal of the roof.
   
 

   
 

   
 

   
 

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January

   
 

January 4th

   
  January 4th   The roof has been removed from the Jackson bridge. Equipment has been brought in to work on the approaches in preparation for moving the bridge. These pictures were taken from the north side of the bridge.
   
 

   
 

   
 

   
  January 4th   These pictures were taken from the south side of the bridge.
   
 

   
 

   
 

   
 

January 12th

   
  January 12th   Work continues on the bridge getting it ready to move. The approach work is nearly done. The contractors are building a support system in the creek so the bridge can be slid off. The work has been delayed because of weather. Parke County is having a very warm and wet winter. These pictures were taken from the north side of the bridge.
   
 

   
 

   
 

   
  January 12th   These long range shots show the construction work that is being done in the creek. These supports must be completed before the bridge can be rolled off the abutments.
   
 

   
 

   
 

January 24th

   
  January 24th   The work on the bridge has been slowed because of the rain that was received. The water level in Sugar Creek is back to normal and work on the supports is underway. These pictures were taken from the north side of the bridge.
   
 

   
 

   
 

   
 

   
 

   
 

January 29th

   
  January 29th   The workers have been able to build the support bridge under the Jackson Covered Bridge. The covered bridge is being placed on dollies that will roll on the support bridge. The bridge is only days away from being moved off of the foundation. These pictures were taken from the south side of the bridge.