This covered bridge was constructed to give the homeowner access to the other side of the lake on this
property. The beams used below are 40-year old beams that were harvested from a bridge replacement on the I-90 Toll
Road. These beams weigh 18,000 lbs. each! They are 3 feet tall and 77 feet long.
Covered Bridge Near Completion
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Bridge Center
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New Covered Bridge Built in 2008
The Beams were Brought in by Truck
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The Beams were Slid Across the Ice for Placement
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The Beams Ready for Bridge Completion
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Bridge Interior
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Beam Detail
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This Bridge was constructed for a homeowner's driveway which crosses over a stream on
a 100-acre site in the Fort Wayne area.
